Feral hogs, formally known as wild boars are damaging our wildlife all across the U.S. They feast on field crops as well as small livestock. This is a major issue for farmers that have crops and livestock near feral hogs. This not only puts the loss of the livestock and crops at risk but the financial risk and or burden they might acquire can make or break their farmers and livelihoods. While there destroying ability of crops and killing of small livestock is an issue, the diseases and health risk they put other animals and humans is concerning.
Confinement and pasture systems both have their positives and negatives. Confinement systems are intended to help prevent the spread of disease, the sows from harming their piglets and or humans, as
Confinement and pasture systems both have their positives and negatives. Confinement systems are intended to help prevent the spread of disease, the sows from harming their piglets and or humans, as