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The ABC's of wolf regulation - The effectiveness of protective measures (part 2)
We continue our series on regulation, with the second part of our article on the effectiveness of protection methods. We'll be taking a look at what we call "living" protection, i.e. the use of living creatures such as guardian dogs. This will give you a better understanding of all the challenges faced by farmers with this type of protection, which is constantly evolving, and also help you discover just how contraindicated and impossible it is to assess the effectiveness of protection based only on livestock losses.
The ABC's of wolf regulation - The effectiveness of protective measures
For over 28 years in Switzerland, the question of protection and its effectiveness has been at the center of debate. For some, it works; for others, it's totally ineffective. But how can we assess the effectiveness of official means of protection ? What are the factors that can affect the effectiveness of the protection ? Here are some explanations, in two parts, to help you better understand this eminently important and often misinterpreted subject.