My 3-1/2 year old boar died of no apparent reason. I went out to check on him and he was dead. I just read about the cherry tree problem, and we do have cherry trees on our farm, but I don’t think there are any in that pasture. I need to go out and double check as I have 2 new boars in that pasture now. I know from having raised cows for numerous years that cattle can die from eating wilted cherry tree leaves. So a downed or felled tree has to be removed immediately if the cattle are nearby. But it sounds like cherry trees pose more hazards for pigs other than wilted leaves.
What are some other possible reasons for his death? There were no signs of any wounds or problems.
Cyndie Phillippe