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Badger culling to be phased out
The Government has unveiled new plans to vaccinate cattle and badgers against bovine TB.
Badger cull could be counterproductive, new study reveals
A new study led by researchers at Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Imperial College London finds evidence that the badger culling policy may in fact increase the spread of bovine TB, rather than help prevent it.
Podcast: Nick Baker on the big rural issues that make him cross. Part 3 of 3
TV naturalist Nick Baker on the town vs country debate and the best and worst things he's seen in the countryside – plus he shares his love of swifts and scones. Part of the special interviewm episode 10, season 1 of the Countryfile podcast
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Hedgehogs now absent from large areas of the countryside, finds research
Britain’s rapidly declining hedgehog population is the result of a "perfect storm" of habitat loss from intensive agriculture and an increased badger population, new research has found.
Hedgehog decline: Are badgers to blame?
Author and ecologist Hugh Warwick strongly disagrees that badgers are to blame for the decline of hedgehogs. Find out what he believes are the real reasons.
![[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] Taken in Northumberland](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/47/2018/09/GettyImages-179441063-60f6283.jpg?w=1200&webp=1 "Badger Cubs")
Leading scientist urges government to consider badger cull alternatives
The badger cull is less effective at tackling bovine tuberculosis (TB) than more frequent testing of cattle, says a leading Professor of Ecology who has asked the government to meet him to discuss his latest findings.
Badger cull could be extended to more counties
The badger cull may extend to counties such as Devon and Hertfordshire, the farming minister has told the House of Commons. Applications may also be submitted by "many other interested parties", George Eustice says.
Badger cull extended to Dorset
The badger cull has been authorised for a third year, the Government has announced. The cull will be extended into Dorset, and existing culls will continue in Gloucestershire and Somerset.
The case against gassing badgers – by Dr Chris Cheeseman
Following Princess Anne's comments on Countryfile last Sunday, Dr Chris Cheesemen sets out the case against the use of gas in culling badgers