Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 119085

Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made on the programme to roll out badger vaccination as part of the strategy to eradicate bovine TB; and when she plans to publish the new bovine TB strategy.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

In March, following a successful procurement, the Government awarded a contract to establish a new badger vaccination field force. Vaccination is already being carried out by APHA field teams in several areas and through a community‑led programme in East ...

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