I think you're missing the point here. You need public support, how do you get the public on board? How would you promote the issue? If you're a vet you'll see them but what about everyone else? With all the issues in this country right now like immigration, recession, we still have troops at war, funding badger conservation doesn't seem like a massive issue. I agree with you Kate but it's hardly surprising them aren't splashing millions on badger vaccinations.
And also, splash millions? They did that in the cull, they lost over £12 million, because of all of the money spent on cattle to heal them from TB, if they had used vaccinations, it would have cost around £25 million, however, in the Long term, all of this money will be returned and increased
No one sees them struggling. You do because you are a vet. I don't, the general public don't. You know what the governments like, short term solutions. They'd spend less now to get fast results rather than spend more and see the money come back years later. Can you imagine what people would think if Cameron said he's spending 25 mil on badgers? They get accused of wasting money all the time. If national parks and wildlife reserves made more money then that could be used in projects like this. That's my opinion of how it should be done.
They chose the domesticated cows over wild badgers. Vets and other people of related affiliations have a strong sense that all life should be respected and preserved. Businessmen are concerned of their business. I don't undermine the importance of economy and food security nor the value of each living species. The issue is really a matter of conflicts in interest. The best solution was to have a win-win on both sides but the govt chose to aid only 1 of the 2 sides. Quite sad.
The thing is, where is this money coming from? If it's taxpayers money you have to do an awful lot to convince people that 25mil is being spent wisely and they'll see the benefits. Business owners just want to see their livestock protected, regardless. These issues should be helped by wildlife trusts and charities as much as the government. It is shortsighted but it's not going to change if you're purely hoping government will splash out 25 mil.
They spent just as much on the culling law, ye difference is that if you use vacs, they make money and will break even eventually
You just said 25 mil on Vaccs but they've only spent 12 mil on culls. Have you done anything to get this message across to government?
No, they have lost £12 mill, apparently, and this is the reason why there was loads of demonstrations before and after
Business should also consider the ecological costs. We might end up losing more than gaining. I don't know much about badgers though. Do they have highly specialized niches? What populations do they control any pertinent stuff?