Wild boar have naturally recolonised parts of Britain following escapes from farms. Managing this controversial species requires balancing animal welfare with conservation and agricultural impacts.
Wild boar welfare in Britain is compromised by both the hazards they face and the management practices applied to control them. Individual boar wounded by inexperienced shooters may suffer for days before death. The absence of mandatory training standards for wild boar culling means welfare outcomes vary enormously between management operations. The conflict between legitimate population control needs and humane killing requirements demands better regulation and training standards.