论文信息 - ISAH-2007 Tartu, Estonia 185 PREVENTION OF WOLF AND OTHER LARGE CARNIVORE DAMAGES IN FINNISH LIVESTOCK HERDS USING LIVESTOCK

ISAH-2007 Tartu, Estonia 185 PREVENTION OF WOLF AND OTHER LARGE CARNIVORE DAMAGES IN FINNISH LIVESTOCK HERDS USING LIVESTOCK

Phase 1 of studying a cost-effective method of protecting livestock with LGD for Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea Area included contacting early LGD adopters, semi-structured interviews and in-site-visits to Finnish farms in summer 2006. 4 farms located in traditional large carnivore areas in eastern and 4 in central parts of Finland. Total numbers of dogs were 31 including 19 LGDs (1–4 per farm) of 8 different breeds. The experiences were encouraging: no predation since LGD(s) presence, only minor difficulties. Herding dogs and LGDs got along acceptably. LGDs had also multifunctional influence e.g. increasing the general feeling of security.

H. Saloniemi | A. | Ó. | Vainio | Valros

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