Health · 8 September 2026
Evidence gaps found in Welsh badger vaccination for bovine TB
Researchers say there are "significant gaps" in understanding how effective vaccinating badgers against bovine TB is in Wales. Researchers from universities and the British Ecological Society's Wales policy group advocate for increased monitoring and an examination of existing evidence. They question how many badgers are vaccinated and the programme's impact on cattle disease levels.
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