Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species
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Getting the bigger picture on Canada’s wild pigs
Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species
Research aims for self-eradicating wild pigs
Glacier FarmMedia – A little help from gene editing could force invasive wild pigs to breed themselves out of existence, says a researcher from the University of Guelph. “I do believe this is a potential solution,” said Ray Lu, associate professor in the university’s molecular and cellular biology department. Western Canada’s wild pig problem has […] Read more
Sask. to impose moratorium on wild boar farms
Current operators have about six months to comply with new regulations, but a researcher says a moratorium is too late
REGINA — A moratorium on wild boar farms will help Saskatchewan better deal with the threat of African swine fever and other diseases, the provincial government said. However, University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook said it’s far too late to control the feral population. The moratorium was announced in a package of new regulations under […] Read more
Wild pig experts divided over extent of the problem
Officials working to eradicate the invasive species disagree with a researcher’s belief that populations are widespread
How big is Western Canada’s wild pig problem? It became obvious at Canada’s first Wild Pig Summit that experts are split on the issue, divided over almost every aspect of the situation. Recent wild pig stories: “They’re not super-pigs,” complained Darby Warner of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. after hearing a presentation by the University […] Read more
Wild pig control gains momentum on Prairies
Eradication efforts face obstacles and experts disagree over the extent of the problem, but much progress has been made
BRANDON — Canadian wild pigs are furtive, rugged and mysterious beasts roaming and rooting in unknown numbers across the parklands of Western Canada. Understanding them, catching them and eradicating them is now a crusade across Canada and other regions where the animals are a problem, Canada’s first ever Wild Pig Summit revealed. Recent wild pig stories: […] Read more
