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Wild pigs, an invasive and destructive species, are among the greatest global threat to our ecosystems and native wildlife Costing the US alone $2 5 billion in economic losses, emphasis on control and removal of wild pigs has accelerated over the past decade with research and operational management in the scientific spotlight In 2012, the National Wild Pig Task Force (NWPTF) was formed to unify and engage all constituents affected by wild pigs through the exchange of pertinent information on techniques, tools, and research findings The main product of the NWPTF and the venue for information exchange is the Wild Pig Conference, held every other year in varied locations typically throughout the southeast US
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