The Journal·4 min read·medium
The FOI Files: How we discovered 4 out of 5 culled badgers tested free of TB
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An investigative report reveals that nearly 80% of badgers culled by the Irish Department of Agriculture between 2020 and 2025 tested negative for bovine tuberculosis. The findings raise questions about the efficacy and necessity of the state's badger culling program in managing the disease.
The FOI Files is a new series from our team at The Journal Investigates. Each week, one of our investigative journalists brings you inside the fight for information that we’re all entitled to. They’ll share their documents, their stories – and tips on how to take the journey for yourself.
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