"Alan" wrote in message
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In message , Mary Fisher
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message
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On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 18:55:25 +0100, Alan wrote:

ie Badgers do carry TB to cattle.

No, it's the other way around. Cattle infect badgers. Cull all of
the cattle and the TB problem will go away.

That's like saying that humans infect
mosquitoes with malaria (oh yes they
do) so we should get rid of humans and the malaria problem will go away.


The relationship between humans, mosquitoes and malaria is understood.
Do you believe that killing all the badgers in the UK will stop TB in
cattle?

I haven't expressed an opinion on that point.

The answer is that I have no belief about it. Not enough research has been
done in UK and DEFRA seems to be in the grip of the badger supporters to
take any notice of the astonishing results from culling in the Republic of
Ireland.

But you'll never kill all the badgers so it's not a sensible question.

Mary
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Alan