Countryfile viewers have hit out at the BBC programme, accusing it of "misleading and biased" coverage regarding badger culling and the contentious topic of bovine tuberculosis. In the most recent instalment of the BBC programme, presenters Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith took viewers along the scenic Camel Trail in north Cornwall, a route stretching 18 miles from the quaint fishing town of Padstow to the rugged Bodmin Moor. The duo delved into the rich wildlife inhabiting this varied landscape and met with locals who live and work along the trail.
Smith also visited the National Lobster Hatchery and delved into the current strategies being implemented to combat TB in cattle across England and Wales. Smith detailed the grim reality facing cattle diagnosed with TB, stating: "Any animals classed as reactors, that's cattle which show a skin lump reaction to the TB antibody, will be destroyed. A single reactor means the whole herd effectively faces a 120-day lockdown.
Bovine TB is akin to human tuberculosis." Left untreated, it leads to respiratory issues and can ultimately be fatal." 13 Best wedding guest dresses for summer 2024 under £100 from River Island, Mango, M&S and more Viewers slammed the BBC episode ( Image: BBC) They encountered the wildlife of the diverse habitat and the people that live and work along its route.
Smith went on to visit the National Lobster Hatchery, and investigated the latest plans to tackle TB in cattle in England and Wales. When discussing the pl.
