A wild hog, or wild boar, in its natural habitat. These omnivorous animals have a strong sense of smell and sharp tusks used for defense.© Mircea Costina/Shutterstock.com Headlines on problems caused ...

Feral swine (Sus scrofa) are a reservoir of infection for over 100 viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens. Many can be transmitted to humans, domestic animals, and livestock. Some of the more ...