Feral pigs culled across NSW via aerial shooting operation as authorities ramp up FMD biosecurity measures

Nick McGrath
Updated August 5 2022 - 8:29am, first published 7:30am
Feral pigs have been culled in their thousands across NSW so far in 2022. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK
Feral pigs have been culled in their thousands across NSW so far in 2022. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

An aerial shooting operation responsible for culling almost 20,000 feral pigs has been dubbed a vital biosecurity measure in the face of the looming Foot and Mouth Disease threat.

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Nick McGrath

Nick McGrath

Editor, Central Western Daily

Editor, Central Western Daily

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