How does it work?
- Set traps for badgers with bait
- Check next morning
- Test for bTB infection
- If yes, euthanize
- If no, release (can also vaccinate prior to releasing)
Pros?
- Since 6/7 badgers are not infected with bTB, this prevents indiscriminate culling of badgers
- Prevents maiming that may occur accidentally during free shooting culls
Cons?
- Badgers can sustain minor injuries while trapped in a cage, including dental injuries when trying to escape
- Labour-intensive as would have to set traps and check every morning for badgers