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Badger Cull

Proceeding contribution from George Eustice (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 December 2013. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Badger Cull.

We are working on a DIVA test, but, as hon. Members pointed out, it will probably take eight to 10 years to get a licensed vaccine for cattle.

We are constantly refining cattle movement controls, which a number of Members have mentioned. In 2012, we introduced tough new controls on cattle movements and TB testing. In January this year, we significantly expanded the area of the country that is subject to annual testing and further tightened cattle movement controls, including the conditions that need to be met before TB breakdown herds can restock. Last month, we launched the risk-based trading scheme to encourage farmers to share details of the bovine-TB disease history of the cattle they sell, and to encourage buyers to act on that information. Less than two weeks ago, we went further.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
572 c132WH 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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