Our statement in response to the Northern Ireland Bovine TB Strategy proposals:
The Northern Ireland Badger Group is disappointed and dismayed that the industry-
Continuing to scapegoat badgers is a pointless and expensive strategy that will do nothing to tackle bovine TB in cattle or wildlife. We have advocated for a vaccination-
We would remind everyone that badgers remain a protected species and that wilfully or recklessly harming badgers or their setts is a criminal offence. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the Police Service of Northern Ireland by calling 101.
Operation Brockwatch
Operation Brockwatch is a joint initiative by the Northern Ireland Badger Group and the USPCA to monitor and protect vulnerable badger setts in Northern Ireland. Find out more here.
Download the most recent badger persecution report here.