Around 6,500 feral hogs were removed from Arkansas last year, but they are still a problem for farmers.
The state’s Farm Bureau shows us that efforts to reduce the feral hog population are still ongoing.
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USDA says hunters could be among the first to spot the disease in wild hogs.
Researchers are also working to strengthen African swine fever preparedness.
Feral swine cause more than $3.4 billion in annual damage to crops, pastures, soils, water resources, and wildlife habitat. They can also carry diseases threatening livestock and people.
The department is making $35 million available to help reduce feral swine populations through trapping, restoration and landowner assistance.
