WDFW outlines nonlethal wolf‑livestock measures, flags budget and data gaps WDFW staff briefed the committee on nonlethal tools including DPCAL agreements, contracted range riders, RagBox devices, foxlights and fladry; presenters said funding and inconsistent reporting complicate measuring program success and asked for better metrics and continued research partnerships.

WDFW reveals innovative nonlethal wolf-management strategies to protect livestock, but funding and data gaps pose challenges to their effectiveness.

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Nebraska proposal would add limited landowner mountain lion permits; ranchers cite livestock loss, conservationists urge caution LB1232 would authorize limited landowner mountain lion permits modeled on elk landowner permits; proponents (ranchers, Game and Parks) said permits give landowners tools to limit depredation, while opponents warned permitting could stress small local populations and shift most available permits to landowners in some units.

Nebraska is considering a controversial new bill that would allow landowners to hunt mountain lions, a move that ranchers argue is necessary to protect livestock but conservationists warn could threaten fragile populations.

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Crook County commissioners approve letter urging federal action after livestock losses blamed on lone wolf Commissioners approved a letter asking state and federal wildlife authorities and two senators to support measures enabling removal or other action after repeated livestock depredations by an identified female wolf that commissioners said poses a public‑safety and livestock threat.

Crook County commissioners are taking a stand against a rogue wolf that's been wreaking havoc on local livestock and raising safety concerns for residents.

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Colorado ranchers say wolves are killing livestock. The state is stepping in to help Two years after residents voted to reintroduce wolves in Colorado, ranchers there say too many of their cows are being killed. The state is now hiring people on horseback to help.

Colorado ranchers say wolves are killing livestock. The state is stepping in to help #Science #Biology #Ecology #Wolves #LivestockProtection #ConservationEfforts

Utah folds predator control into Grazing Improvement Program; committee hears on wells, guzzlers and trapper equipment The Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee was briefed on organizational changes that move predator control under the Grazing Improvement Program (GIP), the use of new one-time funds to buy trapper vehicles and water infrastructure projects that producers say have sustained ranches during drought.

Utah's new strategy combines predator control with grazing efforts, aiming to enhance livestock protection and drought resilience through innovative water infrastructure.

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Farmers Demand Action After Multiple Dog Attacks on Livestock in Dorchester County Local farmers report significant livestock injuries and demand stricter animal control measures.

Farmers in Colleton County are crying out for help after a pack of dogs has devastated their livestock, leaving emotional scars and financial losses in its wake.

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Local Council plans separate work session to discuss Mexican wolf resolution amendments Council to review Mexican wolf resolution updates in special session ahead of Tuesday vote.

Cochise County is taking urgent steps to balance livestock protection with the conservation of the endangered Mexican wolf—will their new resolution make a difference?

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Sniffer dogs help Mexico fight the flesh-eating screwworm - Sight Magazine With tail wagging, tongue out and ears perked, sniffer dog Hummer sits down in front of a sample of screwworm scent.

Sniffer dogs help Mexico fight the flesh-eating screwworm @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Mexico #screwworm #livestockprotection #snifferdogs #Ceacan

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U.S. to Open $8.5 Million 'Fly Factory' in Texas to Combat Cattle-Threatening Parasite | AI News Brew <p>The U.S. government has announced plans to establish an $8.5 million 'fly factory' in Texas by the end of 2025, aiming to combat a flesh-eating parasite that threatens American cattle [1][2][3]. Th...

U.S. to Open $8.5 Million 'Fly Factory' in Texas to Combat Cattle-Threatening Parasite
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#FlyFactory #ScrewwormControl #USAgriculture #BiosecurityTech #LivestockProtection #BorderPestControl

"Wölfe statt Waffen" – Mehr Jobs für Hirten | Heute.at Wölfe statt Waffen: Tierschutz Austria fordert effektiven Herdenschutz und mehr Hirtenjobs. Aktivisten setzen in Wien ein Zeichen für Kompromisse.

Wir haben vor der Landwirtschaftskammer für ein Ende illegaler Wolfsabschüsse protestiert und gefragt: Wo bleibt die bundesweite Unterstützung der Landwirtinnen und Landwirte für Herdenschutzmaßnahmen?

#TeamWolf #Wolf #Herdenschutz #Livestockprotection

Legislature enacts policy for managing large predator populations in 2025 Law prioritizes public safety, livestock protection, and hunting opportunities for large predators.

Montana's new law aims to balance public safety, livestock protection, and hunting rights, redefining how we manage large predator populations.

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