If you’ve seen wild pigs on your cattle operation, researchers at the University of Calgary want to hear from you.
The survey intro notes that wild pigs can transmit diseases to a herd and “because pathogens can be transmitted in many ways, it is crucial to understand how wild pigs interact with livestock and how often, and what production practices may influence this.”
The short survey also aims to document practices to manage wild pigs on farms. The survey is part of a $970,000 research project led by University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine professor Dr. Matthieu Pruvot.
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The overall aim is to “mitigate the risks of the expanding population of wild pigs” and “maintain disease-free status requirements for live animal and meat product exports.”
The survey can be found at www.tinyurl.com/yjktuj9w.
