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.
Government, "Results show culling reduces spread of TB"
The Government says the latest results of a badger culling trial show it is effective with preventing the spread of TB to cattle.
Protesters in Nottingham against badger cull
Animal rights activists against the proposed badger cull are holding a protest in Nottingham.