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Electric fences for reducing sheep losses to predators
Author
Nass, R. D.
Theade, J.
Publisher
Society for Range Management
Publication Year
1988-05-01
Body

The use of anti-predator electric fences for reducing predation on sheep was investigated by interviewing 101 sheep producers in the Pacific Northwest. Significant reductions in sheep losses to predators were reported after installation of electric fences compared to pre-fence losses. Low sheep losses to predation were also reported by those producers that acquired sheep after installation of electric fences. The expenses of construction and maintenance were important considerations in management plans; however, most producers were satisfied with electric fences for sheep containment and predator exclusion. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020

Language
en
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.2307/3899179
Additional Information
Nass, R. D., & Theade, J. (1988). Electric fences for reducing sheep losses to predators. Journal of Range Management, 41(3), 251-252.
IISN
0022-409X
OAI Identifier
oai:repository.arizona.edu:10150/645170
Journal Volume
41
Journal Number
3
Journal Pages
251-252
Journal Name
Journal of Range Management
Keywords
sheep farming
dogs
electric fences
farm surveys
coyotes
predator control
efficiency
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