The estimated 23 million feral pigs in Australia have become a pressing concern as African Swine Fever looms alarmingly close to our northern doorstep.
They also fit them with devices that trace their movements.
Project coordinator Alex Ernst said it meant they could track down large litters when trying to cull numbers, saving time and money.It's data that also could prove critical when it comes to managing a disease outbreak. CSIRO group leader David Williams has been trying to find a vaccine that would be a critical tool in controlling the spread, but he said it's not a silver bullet and would probably be years away.
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