Farmers dug ditches to contain wild boars and protect crops that can be destroyed in a single night
Farmers in Brazil are digging ditches to keep wild boars away from their crops, which can be devastated overnight due to the animals' feeding habits and destructive behaviors.
400 wild boars to be culled. The district chief appeals for "respecting the decision," residents outraged
The district chief of Otwock has announced a controversial plan to cull 400 wild boars to manage their growing population, sparking outrage among local residents.
47 Places with High Probability of Encountering Wild Boars and Raccoons in Seoul and Incheon Found
A new predictive map has identified 47 areas in Seoul and Incheon where wild boars and raccoons are likely to appear, developed through AI and genetic analysis to prevent safety accidents and diseases from wild animal encounters.
Letter to the Editor: Reduce meat shortages by hunting more wild animals
A letter argues that increasing the hunting of wild boars and deer could help address meat shortages and improve road safety in Sweden.
"The itching is so crazy that it would beat you to death." A veterinarian described the virus confirmed near Prague
The Czech State Veterinary Administration reported the confirmation of Aujeszky's disease among wild boars in the Nymburk region, which poses serious risks to dogs but is not harmful to humans.
A disease transmissible to dogs is spreading among wild boars. It is deadly for them.
A serious disease that can be transmitted to dogs is reported to be spreading among wild boars in Czechia, posing a threat to domestic dog populations.
New cases of African swine fever force extension of restrictions in Barcelona
New cases of African swine fever in Barcelona lead to expanded restrictions in several districts including Vallvidrera and Sant Feliu.
Two initial cases of wild boars with swine fever detected in Barcelona outside the 'ground zero'
Two wild boars infected with African swine fever have been identified outside the designated risk area in Barcelona, leading to the monitoring of additional municipalities.
Wild boars will still be killed in the name of the fight against ASF. The Ministry of Agriculture issued a draft regulation
The Polish Ministry of Agriculture plans to continue the costly and ineffective policy of culling wild boars to combat African Swine Fever despite its ineffectiveness.
Four new cases of African swine fever confirmed in Catalonia, bringing the total to 64
The Ministry of Agriculture's reference laboratory confirmed four new positive cases of African swine fever in wild boars in Collserola, Barcelona, raising the total number of cases to 64.
The miracle of nature: The 'super wild boar' that can reach 200 kilograms
The population of wild boars in Galicia has increased recently, featuring impressive specimens known as 'vakamulos' which can weigh up to 200 kilograms.
Millions of public euros to reward hunters who kill wild boars: how communities combat the spread of swine fever
Communities are implementing measures to reduce wild boar populations by offering financial rewards to hunters, despite complaints from ecologists regarding the methods used.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirms another 13 cases of African swine fever in Catalonia, totaling 60 cases
The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed 13 new cases of African swine fever in wild boars found in Collserola, Barcelona, raising the total to 60 confirmed cases.
Thirteen new positive cases of African swine fever in wild boars raise the total to 60 in Catalonia
Thirteen new cases of African swine fever in wild boars have been confirmed in Catalonia, bringing the total to 60, although no cases have yet been detected in domestic pig farms.
Madrid intensifies wild boar capture to prevent a pig fever outbreak like in Catalonia
Madrid is intensifying its efforts to capture wild boars to prevent a potential outbreak of pig fever, utilizing novel methods as the population poses risks to residents and traffic.
Catalonia detects another 18 wild boars with African swine fever, raising the total to 47 affected animals
Catalonia has reported 18 new cases of African swine fever in wild boars, bringing the total number of affected animals to 47 across 13 outbreaks, although officials clarify that these cases reflect accumulated detections rather than a sudden spike.
Catalonia detects 18 new wild boars with African swine fever in Cerdanyola, raising the total to 47 infected specimens
Catalonia has confirmed 18 new wild boars infected with African swine fever in Cerdanyola, bringing the total to 47 infected animals after validation by the Ministry of Agriculture's reference laboratory.
Catalonia detects another 18 wild boars infected with African swine fever, raising the total to 47 affected by the outbreak
Catalonia has reported 18 additional wild boars infected with African swine fever, bringing the total number of affected animals to 47 in the high-risk area of Cerdanyola del Vallès.
Catalonia detects 18 new wild boars with African swine fever within 6 km of the initial outbreak
Catalonia has reported 18 new cases of wild boars infected with African swine fever, increasing the total number of outbreaks in the area to 13.
Wild boar seriously injured a hunter's arm and leg in Kastoria
A wild boar attacked an elderly hunter in Kastoria, causing severe injuries to his arm and leg after he encountered a group of boars.
The Generalitat finds no matches between the virus of wild boars dead from African swine fever in Barcelona and those from the IRTA-CReSA laboratory
The Generalitat has reported that there are no matches between the African swine fever virus found in dead wild boars in Barcelona and samples from the IRTA-CReSA laboratory, which is currently under investigation.
Genetic analyses suggest that the swine fever virus did not come from the Generalitat laboratory that was hundreds of meters away
Genetic analyses indicate that the African swine fever virus responsible for the death of 29 wild boars in Barcelona did not originate from a nearby Generalitat laboratory, based on preliminary inconclusive comparisons of pathogens.
The Government confirms two more positives for African swine fever in Catalonia
The Spanish government has confirmed two additional cases of African swine fever in wild boars in Catalonia, bringing the total number of affected boars to 29 as samples are analyzed.
A month of swine fever: from the theory of the sandwich to laboratory escape, from the inevitable outbreak to the excess of wild boars
The resurgence of African swine fever in Spain, thirty years after the last reported case, has triggered alarms and highlights the need for massive containment efforts as demonstrated by European experiences.