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Irish farmers doubt bovine TB eradication due to wildlife spread, delays, and costs, despite supporting key biosecurity steps.
A study by Ireland’s ESRI finds that Irish farmers remain skeptical about combating bovine TB despite knowing official biosecurity guidelines, largely due to feelings of helplessness from wildlife transmission, testing delays, and financial strain.
Many believe preventive actions like keeping closed herds and checking cattle purchase histories are effective, but see within-herd measures as less impactful.
Most doubt eradication within a decade, citing insufficient badger culling and risky cattle purchases as key barriers.
Over 80% support mandatory disclosure of TB history during sales.
Experts recommend shifting from repeated guidance to evidence-based messaging, peer engagement, and practical demonstrations.
The findings are informing Ireland’s Bovine TB Action Plan, which includes 30 science-backed actions.
Los agricultores irlandeses dudan de la erradicación de la tuberculosis bovina debido a la propagación de la fauna silvestre, los retrasos y los costos, a pesar de apoyar las medidas clave de bioseguridad.