This perspective addresses the challenges of wild boar ( Sus scrofa ) population control in two different scenarios: reactive management to control disease epidemics and proactive management of wild boar populations at larger geographic scales. Intense, preferably silent wild boar culling can significantly contribute to local outbreak control. Larger wild boar free buffer zones might work in front-like disease expansion settin...

Despite enormous efforts, complete animal tuberculosis (TB) eradication has only been achieved in few regions. Epidemiological analyses are key to identify TB risk factors and set up targeted biosecurity measures. Here, we conducted an in-depth characterization of 84 extensive beef cattle farms from a high TB prevalence region in Western Spain, and assessed how farm management and wildlife presence on farms contribute to cattl...

Baits are a means of orally delivering toxicants, medicaments, or chemical markers to wild boar and feral pigs ( Sus scrofa ). We tested three bait types, the paraffin-feed-sugar-based IREC bait (green and colorant-free versions), a puffed leguminous bait with the same flavoring as the IREC bait (Flavor), and a plain puffed leguminous bait without flavoring (Plain). Baits were deployed in a fenced hunting estate with year-roun...