Given the correlation between boar libido and sow fertility, there are obvious practical interventions that could complement any breeding efforts to boost reproductive outcomes. More information ...

A National Farmers' Union spokesman said he was concerned by the re-emergence of the wild boar. Matthew Price, group secretary of the West Midlands NFU, added: "A sow with piglets is extremely ...

The recommended boar to sow ration is 1:25. A boar should be used for service two to four times in a week. If being reared for pork; it is recommended that you castrate male piglets when they are ...

found a boar piglet near a dumpster on her farm. Initially, she wanted to send it to a shelter, but her request was denied. The sow, named Rillette, was spayed, vaccinated, and placed in a special ...

boar can cause damage. They live in matriarchal groups called sounders. At dusk the dominant sow will lead her group of 2-3 other sows and all their young to find food and suitable habitat.

In the UK the largest populations of wild boar are in the Forest of Dean. The herd that was filmed on Saturday included a sow with three well grown youngsters. Shortly after, two more adults ...

PACMA, the political party focused on defending animal rights, denounces the use of professional archers to kill wild boars ...

Just like in the females the boar must have 12 well spaced rudimentary teats and feet must be strong. When selecting the breeding male; ensure that it is chosen from a sow that had over ten ...

boar can cause damage. They live in matriarchal groups called sounders. At dusk the dominant sow will lead her group of 2-3 other sows and all their young to find food and suitable habitat.