House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Recommended direction for bovine TB control in England
10 June 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Angela Eagle Lab Wallasey
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At a glance
Key points
- The minister announces the end of the badger cull policy in England.
- The government commits to deploying a cattle vaccine and DIVA test by 2030.
- Rolling delivery plans will be created to translate the bovine TB control strategy into action.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the publication of a co-designed bovine TB control strategy for England aimed at eradicating bovine TB.
Action requested
The minister announces the end of the badger cull policy, sets out to deploy cattle vaccine and DIVA test by 2030, and commits to translating the strategy into action through rolling delivery plans. The government will continue to work closely with stakeholders for swift implementation.
Key facts
- Bovine TB control strategy published on the government-industry TB Hub website.
- No new badger cull licences can be issued from now onwards.
- Final year of industry-led culling in High Risk and Edge Areas is 2025.
- Licence for badger cull in Cumbria will be formally revoked, with a transition to vaccination.
- Goal to achieve Officially Bovine TB Free status by 2038.
- Licence application for cattle vaccine submitted to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
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