Do you own sheep and have problems because they die from unnatural causes such as coyotes or wolves? Sheep can also die from diseases like scrapies. If you do own sheep, they could be a major part of your income depending on how many sheep you own and what other income you make. So losing sheep could be really detrimental to your economic goals what you will be able do later in life. Sheep die from a variety of causes such as: wild animals, old age, disease, an error in giving birth, and much more which can really narrow down your herd. There are many ways to save your sheep from these causes such as: using llamas to protect them, guard dogs, and medicinal remedies.
Llamas can be used to protect your sheep by scaring away and fighting with coyotes which is a major cause of dying sheep. Many people have never heard of this method of protecting sheep and still many have not believed it after they have heard it. Take this for example; a coyote lurks around your sheep herd spotting which one is going to be its meal for the day, then, the sheeps’ protector lets out a strange cry and runs toward the fence scaring the coyote away. William Franklin surveyed ranchers using llamas to protect their sheep and said that, “llamas seem to be earning their keep. More than half of the llama owners he contacted reported 100 percent reduction in their predator losses after employing the animal as a guard.” which proves how well llamas can protect your herd from coyotes.
Another way to stop sheep from dying from coyotes and wolves would be to use guard dogs such as the Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd breeds. You have probably seen a Great Pyrenees dog, they’re the big white fluffy dogs that you see most sheep farmer have. This dog is o...
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Sheep 201. "Sheep 201: Drug Use in Sheep." Sheep 201: Drug Use in Sheep. Sheep 201, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2014. . This site told me what medicine can do to your sheep and when to give them medicine
Walker, Cameron. "Guard Llamas Keep Sheep Safe From Coyotes." National Geographic. National Geographic Society, 10 June 2003. Web. 28 Jan. 2014. . This site helped me with how and why you use llamas to protect your sheep herd
The German shepherd breed came from Germany from a mix of several of sheep dogs. They were first trained in Germany as outdoor dogs. In 1906, the first German shepherd dog was sent to the United States. Since the 19th century, German Shepard’s increased in number. About 80,000 German Shepherds are brought to the United States every year from Germany. Many more are born but they are not brought from the United States. Farmers in Germany learned to breed dogs so they could get the traits they wanted. German shepherds are the smartest of all breeds of dogs. They are the most popular dog in North America.
The controversy that surround that surrounds The BLMs oversight of the wild horses has could effectively be reduced with careful consideration and planning. A integral part of solving the issues faced by the wild horses is the identification of concepts that are most appropriate for use by the BLM in managing the wild horses. Any plan(s) used must maintain a balance between what is best for the effected species, and the overall health of the environment, which ultimately has an effect on every
In the introduction to “Excellent Sheep,” the author talks about how college students “sleepwalk” as a college student today I would say that this is definitely accurate. In college, it is so easy to float by and just try and ace a class and be successful without learning as much. I believe we are programmed to think this way in high school because I remember learning one thing and just memorizing as much as I could just so that I could pass without really digesting the information it was pure regurgitation. Now, in that, it does make me look at my education and make me feel as William Dreresiewicz says “cheated”. Looking at what is expected of a student not only in school but in a school as prestigious and well known as Creighton you strive to do well now whether or not that means actually learning or just floating by as far as you can on the regurgitation level is dependent upon A. the student and B. the amount of credits a student is taking. We learn to be alone as well as we possibly can without doing much thinking because our minds are so exacerbated by the amount of work we have to do not only that but learning something and trying to digest the information alone is tiring it rarely leaves one with enough time to contemplate your own thoughts.
As the human population of the world continues to increase the flora and fauna of the planet are becoming an increasingly smaller part of the picture. Environmentalist and conservationists all over the globe are working hard to find strategies and methods for the preservation of disappearing creatures and species. An increasingly popular idea that would allow for great benefits in the field of conservation became apparent in 1996 with the cloning of sheep by the name of Dolly. Since then the scientific debate on the relationship between cloning and conservation has ensued. Although the answer to that question remains on the horizon, cloning for helping endangered species is a process that may become a frequent procedure in the future.
...protected by AWA, so these animal could go through extreme pain and suffering. The AWA is not enough to protect animal rights.
Besides, if wolves were truly as dangerous as people make them out to be, they wouldn't be so popular as pets; same with coyotes and fox. And, despite the rhetoric of "the wild animal will take over, and it will turn on you," personal experience with the latter two proved quite the contrary; both were loving, loyal and gentle. Furthermore, as far as livestock is concerned, a pack of unkept dogs can do just as much damage, if not more, than any wild animal.
Elizabeth Cashdan addresses the question of territoriality among human forager groups, specifically comparing four Bushman groups. She argues that territoriality should occur only in places where the benefits will outweigh the costs. Introducing the scientific definition of territoriality in animals, she first claims that animals tend to be the most territorial when they have adequate food and other resources. It is when there is a severe lack of or abundance of resources that animals are not territorial. With a lack of food, territoriality tends to waste too much energy. In the case of an abundance of food, it is not worth defending that which is plentiful for animals. She points out predictability as another environmental factor: if a resource is unpredictable, then it is not economical to defend it. It is only worthwhile to defend a territory if there is high probability that the resources will still be available when they are wanted. However, the costs and benefits of being territorial not only depend on the environment, but also on the species and its characteristics.
Farmers and settlers also saw these wolves as a problem because the cattle were stressed.... ... middle of paper ... ... For example, having motion detector fences, more fish and game officials patrolling areas were wolves are present, having advanced cameras with analytics that could pick up the shape and form of a wolf, and lastly if a wolf attacks a rancher’s livestock, then the government would compensate for the lost livestock.
Humanity has relied heavily on animals for millennia, for everything from food to transport, companionship and entertainment, and as such animal welfare is a topic that is hugely important to us as a society. My passion for the preservation of animal health coupled with my love of science has set me up perfectly for a career as a veterinary surgeon.
Dogs are bred and born to praise their masters. It is in their blood. Based solely on their potential to cause serious injury to a person, the top five most dangerous dog breeds are the Caucasian Ovcharka, Pit bull, German Shepard, Rottweiler, and the Alaskan Malamute (Josef, 2013). All of these breeds have ancestors. For centuries, canines have been bred for many reasons. Although it depends on the breed type, many breeds were bred to handle livestock and keep them in order. For a dog to handle livestock, they need to be tough to handle animals much larger. These instincts have passed down through generations and into the canines many people own today. When forming ones own opinion about a breed, there are many factors to consider such as breed specific legislation, the individual canine’s past, and the influence of the media.
There are many breeds of dogs to choose from some of the most common are golden retriever, German shepherd, and Labrador retriever. Many people can pick almost any breed they are looking for though. The common breeds I pointed out are used because of their intelligence, willingness to work, and their mobility. The dogs that help are really filling a hole that these people have.
From the Egyptians unleashing them on enemy forces to the Native Americans using them as watchdogs and draft animals, canines have served a purpose for centuries. Roman historians Plutarch and Pliny, as well as Greek historian Strabo, wrote of dogs “being protected with coats of mail” (Losowsky 2013). Greeks depicted canines in murals celebrating the Battle of Marathon, however these are not the only historical accounts of military dog service. They have been seen with Attila the Hun, William the Conqueror, the Spanish conquistadors, Frederick the Great, and succeeding generations of English rulers and leaders. Napoleon describes war dogs and their loyalty in his memoirs, “I walked over the battlefield and among the slain, a poodle killed bestowing a last lick upon his dead friend’s face. Never had anything on any battlefield caused me a like emotion” (Losowsky 2013). Germany used nearly 30,000 canine medics that were sent out into no-man’s-land, during World War I. While Napoleon troops were surrounded by poodles, evident in his account of a battle, there have been multiple breeds that serviced military personnel throughout time. Originally, the Dogs for Defense (DFD) organization had 32 potential breeds and crosses, but the list was narrowed down to seven breeds by the end of 1944. The seven chosen breeds were the German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Belgian Sheepdog, Collie, Siberian husky, Malamute and Eskimo dog. Smaller dogs also have a role in service: the United States Air Force uses Cairn Terriers and the United States Navy has enlisted Beagles. While the Army routinely uses larger breeds such as German Shepherds and the Belgian Sheepdog, or a cross of one of these breeds. Military dogs have held many duties throughout his...
Today they are considered a part of the police force, and in many departments they even have their own badges. From the hundreds of dog breeds, there are some that are widely known for their presence in law enforcement. The most widely trained dog for regular patrol work is the German Shepherd. Other excellent breeds include, but are not limited to, the Labrador Retriever, Belgian Malinois, and the Dutch Shepherd (Beaken, 2013). In today’s age, most local police agencies are transitioning from German Shepherds to Belgian Malinois because of their ability to work on the same level, better built, lighter weight and longer life span than the German Shepherd. Certain breeds have been used for special purposes, such as detecting illegal drugs or explosives, and tracking fugitives or missing persons (Burns, 2014). For law enforcement, police departments believe a well-trained canine team is essential to deterring criminal activity and for assisting in locating illegal drugs and explosives, in tracking fugitives, and with finding missing persons.Once the dog has found the item, it gives one of two kinds of
Animal welfare is a fairly recent, yet troubling argument in society. This subject is a strong argument on a variety of opinions. Animal welfare has become a major issue and has grown internationally. The human concern and the safety and rights of animals is the meaning of the concept of animal welfare. Through decades of animal welfare, people fight to prevent the action of animal cruelty and bring help towards animal rights.
Sheep were the first animals domesticated for a food source. Domestication exists so that people always have a source of fresh meat and don’t have to wait a few days till they can find game again. (Diamond, 2002)