More wolf kills expected at the start of the grazing season

At the start of the grazing season, more wolf kills are to be expected in Saxony. The Specialist Wolf Unit therefore urgently advises livestock farmers to take precautions, as the State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology announced on Wednesday. Inadequately protected grazing animals in particular, such as sheep and goats, are easier prey for wolves than wild animals at the start of the grazing season. Livestock owners who are unable to keep their sheep and goats in a stable overnight should check their protective measures for possible weak points and eliminate them quickly.

For better protection against wolf attacks, the Wolf Unit and the Saxon Sheep and Goat Breeders' Association recommend current-carrying pasture fences with a minimum height of 105 centimetres. In addition, the Wolf Unit offers free herd protection advice to support livestock farmers.

If livestock farmers notice possible attacks on livestock when checking their paddocks, they should report them to the Wolf Unit within 24 hours. An expert will then arrange a prompt appointment for a joint assessment.