Badger pilot culls due to start in England

Culling of badgers as part of plans to tackle TB in cattle is set to get under way in the face of opposition.

Groups of farmers have been given licences to conduct culls under conditions which include having trained marksmen to shoot free-running badgers.

The cull can take place over any continuous six-week period until 1 December.

Opponents have said the cull will not make a "meaningful difference" in reducing TB levels in cattle.