Badger Cull Debate
A protest is being organised by Nottingham animal rights activists against the proposed badger cull. Farmers and campaigners say it'll tackle disease in cattle - those against say it's unscientific and unethical.
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Protesters in Nottingham against badger cull
ONLINE POLL: Do you agree with a culling of Badgers?
Are you for or against the culling of Badgers? The government and farmers say shooting the animals will help to tackle rising TB rates in cattle.
Campaigners say the culls are unethical and unscientific. Trial culls are taking place in Somerset and Gloucestershire and results could determine whether badgers are shot here in the Midlands. Take part in our poll here.
Rock star Brian May says badger cull is 'disgusting'
Rock star Brian May is leading a campaign against a badger cull in England and Wales which is being trialled in Cornwall and Gloucestershire.
The Government and farmers say the cull is needed to stop the spread of TB in cattle, but Mr May says he's disgusted by the plans which he says have 'little scientific justification.'
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ONLINE POLL: Do you agree with the culling of Badgers?
Are you for or against the culling of Badgers? The government and farmers say shooting the animals will help to tackle rising TB rates in cattle.
Campaigners say the culls are unethical and unscientific. Trial culls are taking place in Somerset and Gloucestershire and results could determine whether badgers are shot here in the Midlands. Take part in our poll here.
Protesters in Nottingham against badger cull
Animal rights activists against the proposed badger cull are holding a protest in Nottingham.
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