Where Do Wild Boars Roam? New Study Seeks Answers Crucial for Combating African Swine Fever
In July, a novel project began in Latvia to capture adult wild boars and fit them with GPS transmitters to study their movements, aiding in the fight against African swine fever.
At the beginning of July, Latvia launched an unprecedented research project aimed at tracking the movement patterns of wild boars. Scientists are attempting to capture adult wild boars to attach GPS transmitters to them. The data collected will be vital for developing strategies to combat African swine fever.
Dr. Jānis Ozoliņš, leading researcher at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" and a Doctor of Biological Sciences, shared details about the project on the Latvian Radio program "Zināmais nezināmajā." He emphasized that knowledge about wild boar movements and habits is essential for effectively limiting the spread of this disease.
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