SOW_&_Drawings__900094.docx

The Missouri Feral Swine Program requires a specific livestock/wire panel for trapping feral swine in the field. These panels will be deployed statewide, but generally south of Interstate 44. These panels must be constructed of galvanized metal and have an expected life period of performance no less than 10 years. The panels must also be what is commonly referred to in the industry as “graduated”. That means that the panels must have 2”x 6” openings at the bottom, gradually increasing to 6” x 6“openings at the top. The reason for this requirement is to keep small piglets from escaping at the bottom, while reducing the weight of the panel and making it possible for one feral swine trapper to lift the panel by themselves. The panels cannot be constructed of anything less (smaller) than 6 gauge metal, galvanized and welded at all cross members. This requirement is to guarantee that the feral swine that are captured do not escape. The panels must be 5 feet tall. This requirement also guarantee that the feral swine cannot climb out, or jump out once captured. The panels must be 16 feet in total length. This requirement is there because our corral traps are designed for diameters based on 16 foot in length panels, and the trailers we use to transport panels to the field are only capable of handling 16 foot long panels.

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