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Protectors in the Pasture: Livestock Guardian Dogs “In the canine world, Livestock Guardian Dogs are the best of the best. Protecting a wide range of animals, these specially trained superstars not only protect livestock but deter predators.” Read more about these working dogs: https://buff.ly/3KgX8vk #WorkingDogs #DogsAreTheBest #AdventuresOnFourPaws #ILoveDogs

📣 Calling all livestock producers in Australia! Are wild dogs wreaking havoc on your property? Your input is crucial in combating this issue. The National Wild Dog Action Plan and Meat & Livestock Australia are conducting a survey to gather insights from producers dealing with wild dog attacks. Help shape best-practice management strategies by sharing your experiences. Take the survey now: https://loom.ly/jJEPBVQ

Are you a responsible dog owner?🦮 In light of #NationalWalkingDay it is important to remind ourselves how to keep our dogs and livestock safe when walking around the countryside. The poster below provides some key pointers for dog owners on how to prevent livestock worrying. #Livestockworrying #Dogowner #NFUMutual

Equine, livestock, and exotic animals: how they covey as specialty risks on a policy and what exclusions may directly impact coverage. https://hubs.ly/Q02Q5Wv20 #propertyinsurance #insurancelaw #claims #Kentucky

Get instant alerts for any unexpected movements of your animals with our cutting-edge system. Farmers and caretakers can now receive immediate notifications when animals stray beyond the predefined perimeter. Act swiftly to ensure the safety and well-being of your livestock. Explore our solution for proactive animal monitoring today. 🐮🐂🦌 #Innovation #livetracking

Did you know? Sheep worrying is illegal and can result in a substantial fine? Here are some tips when walking dogs in farming areas: Keep dogs on a lead when walking in rural areas where livestock are kept but let go of the lead if chased by cattle Be aware that all dogs, regardless of size, breed, and temperament, can cause the distress, injury, and death of farm animals Report attacks by dogs to the police or local farmers Never let dogs loose unsupervised in gardens near livestock fields – many attacks are caused by dogs that escape and attack sheep grazing nearby. #LeadOn #SheepWorrying #SWBD2024

Benefits of Dried Magot: Improves the growth of livestock Improves meat and egg quality Strengthens the immune system of animals Reduces the odor of animal waste Environmentally friendly

Some good news: A new report shows California's three-year pilot program to compensate livestock owners for wolf-related expenses, has been popular with livestock owners. And, nearly two-thirds of the funding went towards nonlethal measures. As we watch California wolf populations grow, we can look to the success of this pilot program that using modern, nonlethal methods before conflicts arise is far more effective than killing wolves. Learn more about it ➡️ https://biodiv.us/3W2fSWC 📹 by CA Department of Fish and Wildlife

A similar project called the Interim Relief Scheme (IRS) has been jointly implemented by The Corbett Foundation in collaboration with WWF-India and support from other partners since 1998. This project compensates villagers who have lost livestock to large carnivores, reducing community antagonism towards wildlife and preventing revenge killings around the Corbett tiger reserve in Uttarakhand. IRS is India's longest-running and most effective large cat conservation program by non-governmental organizations. It was also implemented in Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, from 2016 to 2022. The scheme provides immediate ex-gratia financial assistance in addition to compensation from the forest department. IRS has proven to be an effective conservation strategy, protecting large cats from community retribution. It has transformed community antagonism into whole-hearted support for TCF's long-term wildlife conservation goals. Despite high livestock depredation rates, there have been no recorded instances of retribution against predators in the history of the IRS program. The project has spent approximately USD 500,000 so far. Interactions with local communities during the kill inspection have raised awareness about wildlife conservation, encouraging their active participation in conservation efforts. As a result of IRS, many tigers and leopards have been spared retribution by aggrieved villagers. Projects like the Interim Relief Scheme (IRS) play a crucial role in mitigating human-wildlife conflicts and gaining community buy-in for conservation efforts. As conservation managers, important we remember that conservation MUST NOT and SHOULD NOT come at the cost of community well-being and safety. All conservation efforts can be successful only when they prioritize the needs and concerns of local communities and balance them with ecological aspects.

Monitoring livestock by using outdoor cameras and GPS ear tags are some ways to prevent your animals from escaping. Contact me today to receive a copy of our Loss Prevention Tips for Livestock Owners