Fears grow for domestic pig health as feral herds increase

The Scottish Government is being urged to do more to control feral pigs, as fears of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak grow.

Ewan Pate
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Fears grow for domestic pig health as feral herds increase

The Scottish Government is being urged to do more to control feral pigs, as fears of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak grow. Herds of feral pigs are now being seen in broad daylight in several areas...

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