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boar
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boar
a male pig more than 6 months old and destined for use as a sire.

boar effect
boar exposure to gilts causes an earlier onset of puberty with some synchronization.
boar shield
a strong, oval layer of cartilage which develops over the shoulders of adult boars. Is a protective mechanism in boar fights. When cooked it becomes gelatinous.
boar-sow ratio
the number of boars required to maintain a sow herd at full piglet-producing performance.
boar taint
an odor specific to fresh boar meat, especially from adult boars, and said to resemble stale urine, is strongest immediately after slaughter, fades during storage but returns on frying or boiling. Some diners prefer the redolent rashers.
wild boar
susscrofa.


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5 Sus scrofa control Green crab loss, damage 44 Carcinus maenas Imported fire ant loss, damage, 1,000 Solenopsis control invicta Cost per year Country: in millions Reasons of euros Invader for cost Water hyacinth Spain: control, 3.
Given the chance, they can interbreed with common farm pigs and wild boars, as they are all part of the genus sus scrofa.
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