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Location
Concourse Hotel Madison, Wisconsin
Start Date
25-9-1989 12:00 AM
Description
Though livestock guarding dogs have received considerable attention in recent years, other animals including donkeys (Equus asinus) are being used to protect sheep and goats from predation by coyotes (Canis latrans). In Texas many ranchers prefer donkeys due to low cost, relatively small maintenance requirements, and compatibility with other predator control methods. This paper describes husbandry practices for use of guard donkeys and relates rancher accounts of their effectiveness in protecting sheep and goats.
Recommended Citation
Walton, M. T., & Field, C. A. (1989). Use of donkeys to guard sheep and goats in Texas. In Craven, S. R. (Ed.), The Fourth Eastern Wildlife Damage Control Conference (pp. 87-94). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Use of Donkeys to Guard Sheep and Goats in Texas
Concourse Hotel Madison, Wisconsin
Though livestock guarding dogs have received considerable attention in recent years, other animals including donkeys (Equus asinus) are being used to protect sheep and goats from predation by coyotes (Canis latrans). In Texas many ranchers prefer donkeys due to low cost, relatively small maintenance requirements, and compatibility with other predator control methods. This paper describes husbandry practices for use of guard donkeys and relates rancher accounts of their effectiveness in protecting sheep and goats.