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On Your Ranch
Livestock producers and natural resource managers who operate in regions where large wild carnivores live need strategies to protect livestock from attack while assuring that carnivores are not killed as a result of conflicts. Many methods and resources are available to help address the root cause of conflicts in economical ways that protect both livestock and carnivores.
Methods
Several nonlethal tools, methods and strategies developed together by livestock producers, agency managers and researchers help to prevent conflicts between livestock and wild carnivores.
Proactive Conservation in the Field
Defenders works directly with landowners to successfully find innovative solutions to prevent or reduce conflicts between carnivores and livestock.
Do you think your livestock was killed by a wild carnivore?
Helpful tips for responding.
Compensation for Livestock Losses
In some instances, livestock losses caused by carnivores may occur despite the use of nonlethal preventive measures. To assist with this financial burden, private and public programs are available to compensate producers for losses caused by wolves and grizzly bears. Learn more about compensation programs for livestock losses >>
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Resources
Need more information? Find additional resources dedicated to helping communities coexist with wild carnivores >>
Livestock Producer Advisory Council
Council members volunteer their time and expertise to help Defenders address the concerns of livestock producers while furthering wildlife conservation goals. Learn more >>
Livestock and Wolves: A Guide to Nonlethal Tools and Methods to Reduce Conflicts offers more information about ways to coexist with wolves.
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