Badger Culling/Bovine TB
Debate between Oliver Colvile and Paul Monaghan(7 years, 8 months ago)
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Dr Monaghan
I am arguing here today that the UK Government must begin to protect beef and dairy farmers in England and alter planned programmes of action to begin reducing the disease in existing herds in England. Anything less does a disservice to English farmers and undermines their work in support of local economies.
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the one animal that is attacking the hedgehog is the badger and that hedgehogs have declined by 50% over the last 15 years? What action can we take to protect them?
Dr Monaghan
I will stick to bovine TB. I predict that the recently announced plans to extend badger culling to a further seven areas will result in further new herd breakdowns and increased prevalence of the disease across England.