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Location
Ithaca, New York
Start Date
27-9-1983 12:00 AM
Description
Although numerous studies have evaluated the effectiveness of various methods of predator damage control, relatively few have discussed the economics of techniques used to reduce predation on livestock (deCalesta 1983, Green et al. 1980, Gum et al. 1978, U.S. Department of Interior 1978); probably because of difficulties obtaining reliable data (Connolly 1982). Such information, however, is important since eliminating expenses of relatively inefficient control practices would allow ranchers to reduce total production costs, thereby increasing net returns (Scrivner and Conner 1983), whereas for state and federal animal damage control agencies, better documentation of the economics of various control techniques promotes more efficient allocation of resources.
Recommended Citation
Scrivner, J. H. (1983). The 1080 toxic collar: Economics of field use in Texas. In Decker, D. J. (Ed.), The First Eastern Wildlife Damage Control Conference (pp. 201-204). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.
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The 1080 Toxic Collar: Economics of Field Use in Texas
Ithaca, New York
Although numerous studies have evaluated the effectiveness of various methods of predator damage control, relatively few have discussed the economics of techniques used to reduce predation on livestock (deCalesta 1983, Green et al. 1980, Gum et al. 1978, U.S. Department of Interior 1978); probably because of difficulties obtaining reliable data (Connolly 1982). Such information, however, is important since eliminating expenses of relatively inefficient control practices would allow ranchers to reduce total production costs, thereby increasing net returns (Scrivner and Conner 1983), whereas for state and federal animal damage control agencies, better documentation of the economics of various control techniques promotes more efficient allocation of resources.