Electric Fences for Reducing Sheep Losses to Predators
- 1 May 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JSTOR in Journal of Range Management
- Vol. 41 (3) , 251-252
- https://doi.org/10.2307/3899179
Abstract
The use of anti-predator electric fences for reducing predation on sheep was investigated by interviewing 101 sheep producers in the Pacific Northwest [USA]. Significant reductions in sheep losses to predators were reported after installation of electric fences compared to pre-ference 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 publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Electric Fencing Reduces Coyote Predation on Pastured SheepJournal of Range Management, 1982