12-19-2016, 03:52 AM
I agree LPC. It is too sad and unnecessary. Tne Badgers have become scapegoats.
Badgers are a 'nuisance' on grazing land, (because of the huge holes they dig) and farmers never liked them for that reason. Finding out that Badgers can also contract TB and carry it, is just an excuse I feel. It is debatable whether the Badgers cause TB or the cattle already have it and spread it to the Badgers!
It could very well be that the unhealthy treatment of farm animals is the cause. If OUR immune systems were subjected to the stresses farm animals have to cope with, you can bet we would develop all sorts of diseases too.
But that is one thing many farmers don't want to even look at.....
Badgers are a 'nuisance' on grazing land, (because of the huge holes they dig) and farmers never liked them for that reason. Finding out that Badgers can also contract TB and carry it, is just an excuse I feel. It is debatable whether the Badgers cause TB or the cattle already have it and spread it to the Badgers!
It could very well be that the unhealthy treatment of farm animals is the cause. If OUR immune systems were subjected to the stresses farm animals have to cope with, you can bet we would develop all sorts of diseases too.
But that is one thing many farmers don't want to even look at.....
