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
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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
More funds on the way for wild pig fight
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba to receive $2.6M
Glacier FarmMedia – An organization dedicated to getting rid of Manitoba’s wild pig problem will be getting new support. On April 23, the federal and provincial governments announced $2.6 million over the next four years for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba. Squeal on Pigs has become a major vehicle in the province for public awareness, data […] Read more
VIDEO: Hog producers face challenges in the upcoming year
Changing diseases, new rules in export markets and relatively high feedgrain prices create headwinds for the industry
Hog producers are hunkered down for a tough year as reduced margins combine with trade chaos to create a cloudy outlook. Yet beneath those stormy skies, hog farms continue to invest in open housing systems. They are building new barns, successfully tackling tough disease issues and setting bold targets for further improvements. That was the message as the province’s […] Read more
Manitoba’s wild pig initiative sees expansion
Glacier FarmMedia – Manitoba’s Squeal on Pigs campaign has gained traction every year, and 2023 was no exception. The past year brought program expansion, according to a recent update summarizing the initiative’s activities. Last summer, Squeal on Pigs Manitoba got a windfall from the federal government, linked to African swine fever prevention. Wild pigs are […] Read more
Industry leads efforts to fight wild pigs in Man.
HOLLAND, Man. — Manitoba’s wild pig-busters have moved fast to find, trap and destroy the monsters since they got set up a couple of years ago. They aim to entirely eliminate the invasive beast in just a few years. Related story: Man. wild pig control requires different strategy “It’ll probably take most of a decade,” […] Read more
Man. wild pig control requires different strategy
Copying U.S. strategies has not worked in Canada because the northern pigs act differently than their southern cousins
HOLLAND, Man. — Manitoba’s rugged wild pigs ain’t like the pampered porkers down south. That means finding, trapping, controlling and monitoring them can’t be done in the same way that Texans do it. As millions of people have seen on YouTube, Texans and other southern plains humans have become adept at trapping large numbers of […] Read more
