Using livestock guardian animals for livestock protection
Livestock guardian animals are used around the world to help protect livestock from predators such as wild dogs and foxes. There are many factors to consider when using livestock guardian animals for livestock protection.
Types of livestock guardian animals
- Dogs (such as Maremma Sheepdogs, Anatolian Shepherds and Great Pyrenees are popular choices)
- Donkeys
- Alpacas and llamas
What they protect
Livestock guardian animals protect:
- sheep
- goats
- poultry
- other livestock.
More information
- Guardian animals for livestock protection and wild dog exclusion—PestSmart
- Research into the use of livestock guardian animals to protect sheep in Queensland—ResearchGate
- Guard animals for livestock protection: existing and potential use in Australia—Department of Primary Industries (NSW)