A GRANT to support privately delivered badger vaccination projects is now open for applications.
Alun Davies, minister for natural resources, announced yesterday that the first application window will run until December 13. Successful applicants will be able to begin vaccinating from May.
Mr Davies said: “There is no quick fix to eradicating TB.
“It requires a long-term approach that includes a number of different measures and relies upon the support and cooperation of Welsh farmers and landowners.
“We are already carrying out a five year vaccination programme in our Intensive Action Area but I have also allocated £1.25 million, over five years, to establish the Badger Vaccination Grant that we hope will lead to more badgers being vaccinated across Wales.
“This programme and additional funding is another step in helping us work towards our ultimate goal of a TB-free Wales.”
The grant, which will run until 2019, will apply to privately delivered vaccination projects outside the Intensive Action Area. The vaccination project in the Intensive Action Area will continue to be delivered and funded by the Welsh Government.
For more information visit www.wales.gov.uk/bovinetb
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