Badger Vaccination Program

The Badger Vaccination Program is an effort to protect cattle and the environment by reducing tuberculosis (TB) spread. It involves vaccinating badgers—wild mammals that can carry TB—using a special bait containing a vaccine. When badgers eat the bait, their risk of transmitting TB to cattle decreases. This approach aims to manage disease in wildlife populations to help prevent outbreaks in farms, minimizing the need for culling and promoting healthier ecosystems. The program is part of broader efforts to control bovine TB and safeguard agricultural interests while respecting wildlife.