Article content Wild boar were brought to Alberta in the 1980s and ’90s as a new form of livestock, but the ones that escaped are now causing major problems for farmers in Alberta. Now, the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is launching a new campaign that asks Albertans to “Squeal on pigs” in an attempt to bring the problem under control. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Albertans asked to 'squeal on pigs' in fight against wild boars Back to video Feral pigs can cause problems in a number of ways, including destroying crops, spreading disease to livestock and wild animals, and preying on smaller livestock such as goats and young cattle.