Der Einsatz von Herdenschutzhunden in den Schweizer Alpen: erste Erfahrungen

摘要: Since the end of 1980s, sightings wolves have increased in French and Italian Alps. The Swiss Alps contain environmental conditions necessary for survival a small population wolves. mountains, however, are also exploited by man, namely hunting, tourism animal husbandry. This husbandry has led to densities herbivores generally higher than those reached wild species. Despite abundane game near areas summer pasture, losses sheep which not guarded likely be high. capture an ovine is easier less dangerous that deer involves expenditure energy. Unfortunately, wolf (or dog) can seized with murderous frenzy within artificial system such as herd (just like fox hen run) it may kill lot animals without eating them. In mountainous region, panic easily fall from rocks. It will therefore develop effective means protection livestock, adapted situation Alps, at same time economically socially viable farmer shepherd. use dogs protect herds against large predators Switzerland first analysed here. Notes: available English KORA Bericht Nr. 2 d August 1999