Jump to content

badger cull


benn
 Share

Recommended Posts

The study the leaflet cites, which says that badger culling wouldn't work, is often referred to as the Krebs trial, and is flawed in several areas.

 

Culling and TB testing was interrupted by the 2001 FMD outbreak.

Over 50% of traps were interfered with, and over 10% removed. Badgers may have been released outside the target area, so this could have corrupted the results.

Much culling was done in mid winter, which is the least successful time for trapping.

Insufficient numbers of badgers were culled.

 

 

Badger culling, if carried out properly, can make a meaningful contribution to reducing TB. I have heard of other trials which show much better results. Maybe someone else will know more and can enlighten us.

 

Also note how emotive terms such as "slaughter" are used, and the reference to "families of badgers" having "their last meal together". Typical emotive language from the animal rights lot. Emotive words such as this often result in readers responding with a knee jerk emotive response. This is a common tactic from the animal rights movement, and is only designed to manipulate.

Edited by Reece
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...