First badger vaccinations take place in Derbyshire
The trust began fundraising last year for the programme, reaching its £50,000 target earlier this year. Vaccinations are being used as an alternative to culling as a solution to the problem of bovine tuberculosis (TB).
Debbie Bailey of the High Peak Badger Group, who has been leading the volunteers, said: “We were particularly pleased that we have been able to vaccinate virtually all the badger cubs on the Hartington Meadows nature reserve which is very important given the lifespan of a badger and the benefits of long term immunity within the social groups we have now vaccinated.
“Derbyshire is leading the way through working in partnership with many organisations, and is a great model for other counties to follow.”