Casey Jones on Nostr: A recent study on the effectiveness of Livestock Guardian Dogs by Montana Fish, ...
A recent study on the effectiveness of Livestock Guardian Dogs by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: Discover the findings of the recently published study on the effectiveness of livestock guardian dogs (LGD) in safeguarding Montana prairie farmsteads. This multi-year case study, led by FWP's bear specialist Wesley Sarmento and Julie K. Young, associate professor at Utah State University, reveals the significant role LGDs can play in coexisting with recovering populations of apex predators.
".. our experiment shows that an ancient human technique is effective and increasingly relevant in modern society with recovering carnivore populations. … As carnivore populations declined, so did these ancient practices. Now rewilding is requiring relearning these often-forgotten techniques, but before now, to our knowledge, no scientific tests have been conducted on the efficacy of LGDs for protecting farmsteads. LGDs are one more tool in the toolbox to help keep people safe while coexisting with recovering populations of apex predators."
Highlights from the study:
• 87% reduction in bear GPS collar locations near homes after placement of LGD
• 58-fold fewer camera detection of bears near homes with LGD compared to those without LGD
• Ag Producers had positive experiences with LGD, considered them effective, and would recommend them.
Find the study link here: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware/agricultural
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".. our experiment shows that an ancient human technique is effective and increasingly relevant in modern society with recovering carnivore populations. … As carnivore populations declined, so did these ancient practices. Now rewilding is requiring relearning these often-forgotten techniques, but before now, to our knowledge, no scientific tests have been conducted on the efficacy of LGDs for protecting farmsteads. LGDs are one more tool in the toolbox to help keep people safe while coexisting with recovering populations of apex predators."
Highlights from the study:
• 87% reduction in bear GPS collar locations near homes after placement of LGD
• 58-fold fewer camera detection of bears near homes with LGD compared to those without LGD
• Ag Producers had positive experiences with LGD, considered them effective, and would recommend them.
Find the study link here: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware/agricultural
#wildlife #montanafwp #bears #grizzlybears #wildliferesearch #montana
#grownostr #lgd