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Grazing animals and wolves. Herd protection in pasture management (Weidehaltung und Wölfe)
Project
Project code: 2819MDT110
Contract period: 01.11.2020
- 31.10.2023
Budget: 477,533 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: knowledge transfer, networking, husbandry techniques, prevention, small ruminants, cattle, other animal species
In view of the new potential conflict situation caused by the appearance of the wolf, (preventive) advice for grazing livestock farms is of central importance for damage limitation and for identifying economically viable solutions. So, the aim of the project is a) Knowledge transfer of the latest findings and experience in dealing with the wolf from already populated federal states to farmers / grazing animal keepers / consultants in 'wolf expectation areas' b) Contribution to the information on the possibilities of prevention (emergency herd protection) in different landscape situations and with the help of demonstration farms to grazing animal farmers. c) Improved support for grazing livestock farmers through local advisory organisations (landscape conservation associations) in cooperation with government agencies in adapting to a new situation in view of the foreseeable re-establishment of the wolf as a predator in large parts of Germany. d) Exemplary development of new, locally adapted grazing regimes together with grazing animal owners, local authorities and other affected parties. e) Specialisation of competent contact persons on site and networking of the demonstration farms in order to ensure the continuity of the project results. working plan Phase 1: Research & qualification (1st project year) a) Research into solutions for site-adapted herd protection measures in different geographical situations (e.g. low mountain range - lowland), for different grazing animals as well as suitable demonstration farms b) Implementation of first pioneer qualification measures for grazing animal keepers and future herd protection trainers (e.g. employees of landscape conservation organisations) on the subject of 'Herd protection in grazing animal husbandry'. c) Networking d) Press and public relations work Phase 2: Further qualification & testing (2nd and 3rd project year) a) Continuation of the qualification measures for grazing animal farmers and future herd protection trainers (e.g. employees of landscape conservation organisations) on the subject of 'Herd protection in grazing animal husbandry' (see Phase 1a); b) Testing of solution approaches in individual regions; together with selected landscape conservation organisations, solution approaches are to be tested in at least three regions affected by predator grazing animal conflicts. c) Networking d) Press and public relations work Phase 3: Continuation (2nd and 3rd project year) Germany-wide transfer of solutions and knowledge transfer; collegial consultation of the herd protection trainers on issues that arise in their consultations, for example via messenger groups.
Section overview
Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Wildlife Biology
- Business administration
- Communication Sciences