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'The badger cull policy is not evidence based'.

Tom Langton

    The Veterinary Record
    |June 9, 2019
    PubMed
    Summary

    National bovine tuberculosis policy relies on limited evidence. Stronger scientific justification is needed to support badger culling as an effective control measure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary epidemiology
    • Wildlife disease ecology
    • Infectious disease control

    Background:

    • Current national bovine tuberculosis policy is informed by a single, unblinded study.
    • The efficacy of badger culling as a method to control bovine tuberculosis (bTB) requires more robust scientific validation.

    Discussion:

    • The reliance on a single trial raises concerns about the evidence base for current bTB control strategies.
    • A critical review of the existing evidence is necessary to ensure policy decisions are data-driven.

    Key Insights:

    • The current policy for bovine TB may not be supported by sufficient high-quality evidence.
    • There is a need for rigorous, multi-faceted research to confirm the effectiveness of badger culling.

    Outlook:

    • Future research should focus on generating stronger evidence through well-designed trials.
    • Re-evaluation of national bovine TB policy may be warranted based on new scientific findings.

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