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15May.
A Feral Pig Tested Positive For Pseudorabies: What It Means For Vermont Livestock
A lone feral swine shot and killed near Lyndonville in March tested positive for the pseudorabies virus, or PRV. The virus is harmless to humans but can be lethal to domestic pigs, other livestock and pets. And once a pig is infected with PRV, it can…
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9Apr.
Report Sick or Dead Feral Swine to USDA Wildlife Services
State and federal agencies should remain vigilant and report sightings of sick or dead feral swine to their local USDA Wildlife Services Biologist (1-866-4-USDA-WS).
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30Jan.
Feral Hog Meat Could be Contaminated with Tapeworm Larvae
The Gregg County AgriLIfe Extension Agency is warning people who hunt feral hogs to pay extra attention if you plan on eating them, after a green substance was found embedded in the fat of a few hogs in Texas.
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