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Recent questions

• How are wolves impacting European breeders?

  Wolves in Europe are increasing, posing challenges for breeders protecting their animals. The presence of wolves near alpine meadows has led to changes in daily routines, increased vigilance, and altered behaviors in livestock protection dogs. This has necessitated the construction of protective fences and the use of Pyrenees mountain dogs for safeguarding herds against predators like wolves. Breeders like Lorena Ritter and Stefhanie Scherer are facing the threat wolves pose to their animals, prompting them to take protective measures and advocate for regulation to manage the wolf population.

• What challenges do shepherds face with wolves?

  Shepherds like Lorena Ritter and Karl Gustav Laser face challenges with the increasing wolf population in Europe. The presence of wolves near alpine meadows has led to changes in daily routines, increased vigilance, and altered behaviors in livestock protection dogs. This has impacted traditional cattle herding practices, requiring the use of protective measures such as fences and Pyrenees mountain dogs for safeguarding herds against predators like wolves. Shepherds must navigate these challenges to protect their animals and livelihoods in the face of growing wolf populations.

• How do shepherds protect livestock from wolves?

  Shepherds protect livestock from wolves by implementing various protective measures. These include the construction of protective fences around alpine meadows, the use of Pyrenees mountain dogs for guarding herds against predators like wolves, and maintaining vigilance to prevent wolf-related incidents. By utilizing these strategies, shepherds like Lorena Ritter and Stefhanie Scherer aim to safeguard their animals from the threats posed by the increasing wolf population in Europe.

• What support do breeders receive against wolves?

  Breeders receive support against wolves through various measures provided by the state and nature conservation organizations. In Lower Saxony, for example, the state offers funding for protective measures such as fences and compensation for torn animals. Additionally, volunteers and nature conservation organizations support the construction of protective fences to safeguard livestock from wolf attacks. This assistance helps breeders like Lorena Ritter and Karl Gustav Laser protect their animals and livelihoods in the face of the challenges posed by the growing wolf population in Europe.

• How do shepherds advocate for wolf management?

  Shepherds like Lorena Ritter and others advocate for wolf management by addressing wolf-related incidents and formulating demands for politicians to regulate the wolf population. By documenting wolf movements, maintaining pasture journals, and sharing their experiences with wolves, shepherds raise awareness about the impact of wolves on their animals and livelihoods. Through their advocacy efforts, shepherds aim to influence policies and practices that effectively manage the coexistence of wolves and livestock in Europe.