The RSPCA urgently needs your help to convince the government that badger culling is wrong.

Despite strong opposition from the RSPCA, the Coalition Government has announced a consultation on the proposed badger cull in England as part of a package of measures to control Bovine TB. This consultation will take place in mid-September.

In 2006 when a cull was last under discussion, more than 47,000 members of the public objected.  The badger cull was subsequently halted and alternative control measures were considered instead. A TB vaccine for badgers was licensed for use in March and the RSPCA believes that the Coalition Government should proceed with the project that had been planned using this vaccine. We also want to see a continuation of improved cattle measures, including pre- and post-movement testing, husbandry and biosecurity, rather than the widespread killing of badgers across England.


WHAT YOU CAN DO

Badger your MP! Send a letter to your MP and register your opposition to a badger cull

Get mobile – text ‘BADGER’ to 60022 with a short comment

Sign the RSPCA's online petition

Spread the word! Encourage friends and family to get involved

For more information about badgers visit www.rspca.org.uk/badgers