Ranchers and farmers in Texas and the South are waging an arduous battle against herds of voracious feral hogs. The beasts grow up 3 feet tall and 400 pounds. They devour feed intended for livestock and tear up pastures at farms in their incessant search for food.

The Houston Chronicle reports that, “the population of Texas wild pigs - now topping 2 million - is exploding thanks to high reproductive rates and few natural predators. The Texas Agri-Life extension estimates the hogs cause $50 million in damage each year.”

Yet, the answer may be coming from a lab at Texas A&M University, where a team of researchers has been testing an oral contraceptive for the hogs and other pests. The pill may even become applicable for pets like cats and dogs.

Duane Kraemer, the professor of veterinary physiology and pharmacology, heads the team at Texas A&M University and said ranchers and farmers who hear about his research want to learn more.

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