Randomised badger culling trials (RBCT) carried out by the previous Government and policy to 2008 summarised.
Badger Culling: Krebs Trials and Policy to 2008 (142 KB , PDF)
This note covers the badger culling trials carried out by the previous Government and policy to 2008. It includes details of the scientific trials Following the findings of the UK Randomised Badger Culling Trial (RBCT), or Krebs Trials, the previous Government decided in 2008 not to introduce a badger cull as part of bovine TB control measures. The Trial concluded that a reactive cull of badgers resulted in significant increases in bovine TB and a proactive cull, while controlling TB in the cull area, contributed to an increase in TB in surrounding areas, and would not be cost effective
Library note SNSC 5873 on Badger Culling summarises developments since 2010, including the current Government’s decision to cull badgers using controlled shooting. Library Note SNSC 6387 covers details of the controlled shooting pilots in England. Library Note SNSC 6447 covers developments in TB vaccination of badgers and cattle. Library Note SNSC 6081 covers Bovine TB Statistics
Badger Culling: Krebs Trials and Policy to 2008 (142 KB , PDF)
Following its passage through the House of Commons, the Environment Bill 2021-22 has now completed its second reading, committee stage, report stage and third reading in the House of Lords. This paper is a summary of what happened in those House of Lords stages and about how the Bill has changed.
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 October 2021 on an e-petition relating to animal testing. The debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP.
Small Island Developing States are considered some of the most vulnerable in the world to changes in the climate. This briefing discusses potential support.
