Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, is not only a musician but also an astrophysicist and a passionate animal rights activist focused on badgers and the controversial culling practices related to bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

He has recently produced a documentary that challenges the scientific basis of the UK's badger cull, which aims to combat bTB, raising significant questions about the effectiveness of current government policies.

Despite promises from the new Labour government to end culling, licenses for badger culling continue to be issued, highlighting a disconnect between political promises and action.

The UK government spends over £100 million annually on bTB management, which includes the slaughter of around 20,000 infected cattle each year, a practice that May and others argue is flawed.

May advocates for a large-scale vaccination program as a more humane and effective solution to eradicate bTB in badgers, rather than relying on culling.

His documentary, which aired recently on BBC, features discussions with Anne Brummer from The Save Me Trust, emphasizing the need for alternative solutions to protect both farmers and badgers.

The ongoing debate over badger culling is intensified by the fact that approximately 230,000 badgers have been culled since 2013, with many scientists questioning the efficacy of this approach.

In the film, May asserts that government policies have failed to adequately support farmers affected by bTB, calling for a reevaluation of current strategies.

This health incident follows a previous heart attack in 2020, marking a concerning trend in May's health history.

Despite these challenges, May expressed relief at being able to play guitar again, demonstrating his resilience and commitment to his music.

On a personal note, May recently experienced a health scare involving a stroke, which he described as a 'health hiccup,' but he has since recovered enough to continue playing guitar.

He reassured fans through a candid video that he is okay and humorously requested not to receive sympathy messages, as they clutter his inbox.