The badger cull is a headline grabbing and emotive issue and while it’s clear what some people think about it (anti-cull activists, the NFU, the RSPB etc) it’s not safe to assume we know what all farmers think, even livestock farmers in areas affected by bovine TB.

Take a look at this article by Gloucestershire cattle farmer, Dave Purser: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dave-purser/badger-cull-is-irrelevant_b_1952399.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

Despite farming ‘on the front line’, Dave has taken a step back to question the cull on scientific grounds and to put forward his thoughts on how this terrible disease can be better tackled.  

The government’s Animal Health and Welfare Board is also asking farmers for their views on tackling bovine TB, including issues such as testing, reactor removal, advice and compensation. You can take the survey here: www.fwi.co.uk/tbsurvey