Across Europe, wild boar numbers increased in the 1960s–1970s but stabilised in the
1980s; recent evidence suggests that the numbers and impact of wild boar has grown …

The native Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa) is a relevant wildlife host for African swine fever
(ASF) virus, contributing to infection maintenance and spread and representing a challenge …

The spatial behaviour of hosts can seriously affect the transmission of pathogens and spatial
spread of diseases. Understanding the relationship between host movements and disease …

EFSA assisted four countries in the analysis of epidemiological data on African swine fever
(ASF), collected until September 2017. The temporal analysis demonstrated that the …

In Finland, the wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) lives on the northernmost edge of the species'
distribution range, and the population mainly originates from individuals immigrating from …

Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. are the most reported zoonotic agents in Europe.
They can be transmitted from wildlife to humans, and wild boars (Sus scrofa) can harbour …

The ornate dog tick (Dermacentor reticulatus) shows a recently expanding geographic
distribution. Knowledge on its intraspecific variability, population structure, rate of genetic …

Wild boar and feral swine (Sus scrofa) numbers are growing worldwide. In parallel, their
severe ecological and economic impacts are also increasing and include vehicle collisions …

Individuals' fidelity to an area provides insight into the stability of the spatial and temporal
organisation of animals. Territorial fidelity is often influenced by reproductive success, age …

Among large-sized mammals, the wild boar Sus scrofa is the main agricultural pest in
Mediterranean countries. Despite being a widely studied species, its physiological …