Sentences with phrase «protecting livestock»

It took more than 30 years for the wolves to recover, and lethal population control continues to be the primary method for protecting livestock.

According to Livestock Guardian Dogs.org «When protecting its livestock, the first line of protection is the scent marks left around the perimeter of its yard or field.

For the first few decades, the Humane Society concentrated on protecting livestock, working animals, and children.

Famous for protecting livestock, the Belgian Malinois is now known for protecting man.

IT WAS disappointing to read your editorial tut - tutting about a study of guard dogs protecting livestock.

These dogs were primarily bred to work for a specific task, from protecting livestock to guarding property or hunting.

Unfortunately, dog licensing didn't confer any beneficial «status» on canines: it was and is a tool for protecting livestock, enforcing rabies laws, and ridding the public streets of the perceived threat posed by unowned, free - roaming dogs.

Though their job title switched from protecting livestock in the mountains to protecting people in many capacities, they are virtually still the same intelligent, assertive, courageous animal.

This, it seems, goes an awful long way toward protecting farmers and ranchers who are merely protecting their livestock.

As powerful mountain dogs, a Great Pyrenees is often seen protecting livestock as well as people.

Most breeds were developed to do some type of work — herding sheep or cattle, hunting pheasants, retrieving ducks, hunting rabbits or raccoons, killing barnyard vermin, protecting livestock, guarding estates, pulling carts or sleds, and police / military work.

Thanks to its substantial stature, the Tibetan Mastiff is well - suited for protecting livestock, namely sheep, from predators, such as wolves and bears.

You must ensure that the food is easily accessible because if the dog has to search for food, he is likely to spend less time patrolling and protecting the livestock.

«Texas had its largest VS outbreak in history last year, and we must remain vigilant in protecting our livestock industry in 2015.»

When protecting livestock, they alternate between calm watchfulness and bursts of energy, and this can be reflected in their activity levels as pets.

Many are hunted illegally, struck by vehicles or legally killed by governmental agencies as a means of protecting livestock.

However, the reports states that tariff elimination is an unlikely outcome, as the UK would probably seek to retain some level of tariffs to protect its livestock sector from low price import competition.

And here in the northeast we are fighting to protect livestock farms.

The impression may be given that snares are used widely by farmers to protect their livestock, but Defra found that actually only 5 % of landholdings in England and Wales use snares, and the use of both fox and rabbit snares was far more likely on landholdings which host game bird shooting.

Understanding the regional vocal patterns of various canid species sheds light on animal communication and could help ranchers broadcast «keep away» messages to protect livestock.

The study shows that farmers need to protect their livestock from jackals even when similarly sized wild prey (small antelopes) are available because of their preference for sheep and goats.

He spoke Spanish fluently and rode on horseback to track the animal called «El Lobo» for ranchers who needed to protect their livestock.

There are, however, ways to protect both livestock and humans from an anthrax infection, and the current outbreak is likely to end quickly, said George Stewart, a medical bacteriologist at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

Whether they were bred to guard property, pull sleds, protect livestock or perform water rescues, these dogs have what it takes to get the job done.

This breed originated in the days of the Roman Empire and was used to herd and protect livestock.

Cannan dogs are alert, vigilant, intelligent breeds which can protect your livestock.

History and Facts: Dating back at least 2000 years, this ancient breed was used to herd and protect livestock.

They have been working as watchdogs since 3000 B.C, to protect livestock.

These dogs are used by ranchers to protect livestock.

We get dogs to protect our property and our families, to protect livestock and to hunt animals.

The American Kennel Association says this about the breed: «Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock.

If they place several llamas in a pen, the animals will tend to form their own group and not protect your livestock.

The wrinkled dog, which can reach a weight of 75 pounds, protected livestock and helpedhunters bring down wild boar.

She can herd sheep or ducks, protect livestock from intruders, watch the family children, or hunt vermin.

In Western states, Borzoi are sometimes used in open field coursing to hunt jackrabbit, and some farmers use them against coyotes to protect their livestock.

Since 1994, around 500 Kangal dogs have been given to farmers in Namibia by the Cheetah Conservation Fund in an effort protect livestock from Cheetah attacks and hopefully lower the rate of cheetahs killed by farmers.

In Turkey, farmers cherish the Kangal and its ability to protect livestock from wolves.

They are used to protect farm animals and poultry.Weighing in at more than 100 pounds, they are a positive deterrent.In Europe and Asia, they were trained to protect livestock from bears and wolves.

They were originally «drovers,» which means their job was to protect livestock.

«The anthrax vaccination is reliable and proven to protect livestock from the disease,» said Dr. Andy Schwartz, TAHC Interim Executive Director.

They were originally used to protect livestock from predators, but now they're used mostly as loveable pets.

The title itself means that this dog was kept in the previous times to be bred and trained to catch bigger animals such as wild boar, as well as to protect the livestock from outsiders.

These dogs serve to protect the livestock in the village.

He is a working guard dog bred to protect livestock.

Whether it is needed to pull carts, protect livestock, or guard estates, it is ready and able to do the job.

They are mainly stationed to protect livestock by virtue of their spotless senses of sight and hearing.

Most herdsmen have relied on poison, traps and shooting to protect their livestock investment.

It is rugged, large and very strong, with good sight and hearing that allow it to protect livestock.

- Use multi-species stocking (i.e., sheep and cattle together)- Protect livestock in predator proof enclosures, especially at night - Utilize guard dogs, donkeys, or llamas - Confine ewes & cows during lambing / calving & at night - Provide rabbit wire covered enclosures with fencing buried below ground; rabbit cages are not recommended as they may be attacked through the cage or die of shock as they frantically seek cover.

Humans have wiped out dingoes across most of Victoria and NSW, mostly to protect livestock, leaving foxes and cats to become primary predators.