Good dog! Using livestock guardian dogs to protect livestock from predators in Australia's extensive grazing systems

摘要: Abstract Context. Wild predators are a serious threat to livestock in Australia. Livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) may be able reduce or eliminate predation, but their effectiveness Australian grazing systems has not been systematically evaluated. In particular, little is known about the of LGDs situations where they range freely over large areas company with numbers livestock. Aims. We aimed evaluate as currently used Australia and determine factors influencing effectiveness, particular relation scale management. also documented how managed Australia, evaluated cost identified that influence number required different property situations. Methods. conducted telephone survey 150 producers including all types situations, States. Ten were visited, which one detailed case study...