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TVR part of new Irish TB approach

A Test, Vaccinate or Remove policy to badger control is being adopted in the Republic of Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

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Novel communication load for TB

Novel communication load for TB

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Many question marks over a TVR approach

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Test, vaccinate or remove is put forward as an option, but there is little evidence to prove it will work.

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Limited number of credible TB options

Limited number of credible TB options

Two main options have been put forward for badger intervention work in NI.

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TB reactors down overall but seven counties now worse than 2025

TB reactors down overall but seven counties now worse than 2025

There are seven areas where TB looks to be getting worse, despite the overall reduction in reactors seen over recent months.

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TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

Analysis by DAERA has looked at the various risks involved in a potential cull of badgers.

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Weather playing ball in Co Tyrone

Weather playing ball in Co Tyrone

Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock is making the most of the dry conditions

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Inside the Farmers Journal: has TB turned a corner?

Inside the Farmers Journal: has TB turned a corner?

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