In Britain and Europe in an irrational plan to halt foot and mouth disease. In southern Africa the disease is controlled by quarantine and disinfectant alone.
Wildlife build up an immunity afterwards and domestic stock can live to see another day.
Culling is a savage display of ignorance perpetuated by government compensation. Animals in British farms have been injected with hormones and antibiotics, kept in crates and cages so that they cannot move around and have now suffered needlessly in this epidemic. Ignorance reigns as money is the route to this daunting display of savagery. It appears that compassion and respect for livestock ended when the common agricultural policy started.