The number of hobby farmers in the United States is steadily
rising. At the same time, predators are increasing in number and
range. These predators pose a serious threat to both farm animals
and the financial well-being of the farmers who raise them.
Fortunately, there's a solution that is low cost, nonviolent, and
highly effective: livestock guardian animals.
"Livestock Guardians," by Jan Dohner, is a comprehensive guide for
farmers struggling to reduce predation of sheep, goats, and other
livestock. Dohner, who has more than 26 years of experience with
guardian animals, helps owners understand the keys to effective
livestock protection: careful selection of the right guardian
animal, proper guardian livestock bonding, dedicated training, and
ongoing problem-solving.
Three chapters address the use of guardian dogs; collectively,
these chapters explain how to evaluate, train, understand, and
socialize these hardworking canines. A separate chapter provides
detailed information on many guardian breeds from around the world.
Additional chapters on livestock guardian donkeys and llamas help
readers select and train these animals as well. The thorough
coverage of livestock guardians includes health care information;
breed profiles; case studies of real farmers effectively using
guard animals; an appendix with resources, organizations, and Web
sites; and a 16-page color photographic insert of guardian breeds.
Using Dohner's comprehensive, practical advice, farmers will be
able to reduce predation, decrease the need for corralling be
better aware of disturbances in flocks, effectively protect their
family and property, and use pastures more efficiently.
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