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It definitely happens. To what extent, I don't know. And I don't have a clue how you'd objectively determine the economic costs vs the hog damage. I'm sure there have been studies that will answer some of those questions.
As far as pets not being someone else's problem, sure. I agree it's up to the pet owner to care for their pets. But, as usual, it's not that simple.
I live in a rural area on an acreage. If a poisoned animal dies on my property, in a location where my pets might get into it, now your poisoned hog could potentially cause me loss thru no fault of my own. Or maybe a livestock guardian dog gets into a poisoned animal while on it's property.
Things don't generally occur in a vacuum.
As far as pets not being someone else's problem, sure. I agree it's up to the pet owner to care for their pets. But, as usual, it's not that simple.
I live in a rural area on an acreage. If a poisoned animal dies on my property, in a location where my pets might get into it, now your poisoned hog could potentially cause me loss thru no fault of my own. Or maybe a livestock guardian dog gets into a poisoned animal while on it's property.
Things don't generally occur in a vacuum.