The presence of wild boar worries Loiret hunters

The wild boar is in the sights of the Departmental Hunting Federation of Loiret.

It held a general meeting this Saturday, where the devastation caused by big game was discussed, reports

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85% of this devastation among farmers is due to wild boars, damage resulting in costs paid by the Federation.

It was thus requested during the meeting to intensify the hunting of this animal.

The President also recalled that the war in Ukraine had an impact on the European price of cereals.

However, farmers' compensation is calculated on the basis of this price.

African swine fever worries

"We have 3.1 million euros available," said the treasurer of the Loire Valley Federation.

It can disappear like a trickle.

The hunters' organization therefore requests a contribution from the State, in particular for areas located outside hunting.

Members also mentioned African swine fever.

The president of the Federation called for a reduction in the population to limit the risks.

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