Feral Hog eradication programme in some US states

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Just turn African Swine Fever lose on a few feral hogs and dig some big holes..

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Originally Posted by Snowwalker

Just turn African Swine Fever lose on a few feral hogs and dig some big holes..

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Good idea....if you want to wipe out the domestic herd,too. Um-m-m-m....don't think so.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Good idea....if you want to wipe out the domestic herd,too. Um-m-m-m....don't think so.

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Farmers would have major Biological isolation problems.

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Originally Posted by Snowwalker

Just turn African Swine Fever lose on a few feral hogs and dig some big holes..

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Over half of China’s pigs died last year from AFS. It would have a serious economic impact in Canada if that happened. It would cost us billions of dollars. Really dumb idea
There are 4 billion dollars in live hog sales per year in Canada. It is a major export. Cash croppers would be affected, truckers, packers, consumers, feed mills and many others.


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Originally Posted by Ontariofarmer

Over half of China’s pigs died last year from AFS.

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I think 95% of those were slaughtered to stop the spread of the disease.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Good idea....if you want to wipe out the domestic herd,too. Um-m-m-m....don't think so.

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You have got to be kidding! ,we like our bacon and pork chops and roasts to much to go for something as stupid as that!
Think of the impact it would have on the economy.

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Originally Posted by Ontariofarmer

Over half of China’s pigs died last year from AFS. It would have a serious economic impact in Canada if that happened. It would cost us billions of dollars. Really dumb idea
There are 4 billion dollars in live hog sales per year in Canada. It is a major export. Cash croppers would be affected, truckers, packers, consumers, feed mills and many others.


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Originally Posted by MikePal

I think 95% of those were slaughtered to stop the spread of the disease.

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Originally Posted by jaycee

You have got to be kidding! ,we like our bacon and pork chops and roasts to much to go for something as stupid as that!
Think of the impact it would have on the economy.

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We need a tongue in cheek Icon. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Snowwalker

We need a tongue in cheek Icon. :rolleyes:

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Even I figured that out right off the bat ;)

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Originally Posted by jaycee

You have got to be kidding! ,we like our bacon and pork chops and roasts to much to go for something as stupid as that!
Think of the impact it would have on the economy.

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You bet I'm kidding. See Ontario Farmer's post #5. He's right on the money.