Badger-Btb Debate at Slaughter Scene ; Wildlife Fans and Farmers to Meet

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THE two sides in the great divide over the role of badgers in the current epidemic of bovine tuberculosis are expected to meet face to face on a north Pembrokeshire organic farm devastated by the disease.

The meeting next month follows an open invitation to wildlife conservationists and other interested parties to take part in an open discussion before restocking Ffosyficer Farm, Abercych, Boncath where 800 cattle were slaughtered last month after testing positive for bTB.

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Badger-Btb Debate at Slaughter Scene ; Wildlife Fans and Farmers to Meet

Conservationists argue against the need for the trial badger cull announced by Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones as part of an overall drive to eradicate bTB, while farmers insist that the disease needs ...

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