Clarkson's Farm Hit by bTB; 21,000 Cattle Culled

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm has been affected by a bovine tuberculosis (bTB) outbreak, necessitating the culling of infected cattle as required by UK law. The farm has halted all cattle movements, though its shop remains open to the public. Clarkson is especially concerned about his Aberdeen Angus bull Endgame, which received an inconclusive test result. Across England, over 21,000 animals were slaughtered due to bTB incidents between April 2024 and March 2025. The outbreak has intensified debate about disease control, with badgers often cited as a wildlife source, though recent reports question the effectiveness of culling. The government maintains a policy of culling and vaccination, despite criticism from animal welfare groups and some scientific advisors.