Dorset has been named as a reserve area for a badger cull should plans for pilots in Gloucestershire and Somerset fall through.
DEFRA secretary Owen Paterson made the announcement today (Wednesday) as he addressed the NFU conference in Birmingham.
Mr Paterson said he was committed to the postponed badger culls going ahead in Gloucestershire and Somerset this summer
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