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
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
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
