Predation control

Linda van Bommel; Christopher Johnson

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-100718-1.00009-1

Predation control

Linda van Bommel^*, Christopher Johnson

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Abstract

Sheep are especially vulnerable to predation due to their small size and weak anti-predator responses. Predatory attacks can lead to acute and chronic stress in sheep, with long-lasting impacts on health and welfare. Many different lethal and non-lethal predator control methods can be used to protect sheep from predation. The total impact of a predator control method on sheep welfare is a combination of its effectiveness in preventing predation and the direct impact of the method itself. Considering these aspects, it would seem that the method that does most to enhance sheep welfare is the use of livestock guardian animals, and perhaps sheepherders.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advances in Sheep Welfare
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	177-196
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9780081007273
ISBN (Print)	9780081007181
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100718-1.00009-1
Publication status	Published - 15 Aug 2017

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