AI editorial reviewAgriculture & Food
England reports no badger culls in 2026, first year without culling in over a decade
GOV.UK — department for environment food rural affairs · Published on Readzer
Summary
The UK government announced that in 2026, for the first time in over a decade, no badgers were culled due to bovine tuberculosis (bTB). This development is part of a broader strategy aiming to make England TB-free by 2038, which includes vaccination programs for both cattle and badgers.
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Why it matters by industry
- Agriculture & Food
Relevant to farming and agricultural technology as it marks a significant shift in bTB control policy in England, moving from culling to vaccination, which directly impacts livestock health management and wildlife disease control.