Limited badger cull to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland

NI farm minister Edwin Poots has given the go-ahead for badger culling and additional cattle measures as part of renewed efforts to eradicate bovine TB in the province.

The new long-term Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Strategy for Northern Ireland also includes the testing of non-bovines, enhanced biosecurity and, in the medium term, a review of compensation to farmers for TB-condemned animals.

Announcing the strategy, Mr Poots said all factors that contribute to the spread and maintenance of the disease must be addressed to eradicate TB.