Predator Control

Keeping your flock safe from predators is critical. Information on preventative measures and compensation after the fact can be found here.

• How to Differentiate Between Coyote and Dog Predation
• Family Dogs Terrorize Sheep (Order No. 02-029)
• Fencing Options in Predator Control (Order No. 02-053)
• Guidelines For Using Donkeys As Guard Animals With Sheep
• Management Practices Can Influence Predation

The Act and Losses

The Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act provides for compensation for sheep producers. Learn more:

• Interpretation Guide: Valuation Policy
• Compensation for Livestock Losses Due to Wolf/Coyote/Dog Predation

Learn More

• A Producer's Guide to Preventing Predation on Livestock (USDA Brochure)
• Livestock Guarding Dogs (USDA Factsheet)
• Livestock Guarding Dogs (USDA Brochure)