Chain-link fencing protects livestock from big cat attacks in Tanzania: Study

Chain-link fencing protects livestock from big cat attacks in Tanzania: Study

NAIROBI ― For the last two decades, Matambire Mgemaa, a pastoralist in southern Tanzania in the environs of Ruaha National Park, nighttime has meant staying vigilant to protect his goats, sheep and cattle from lion and leopard attacks in an area that is home to 10% of the world’s wild lions. “This [is] a hectic task. … I [spend] the whole day with the livestock outside, making sure they are fed, but I cannot sleep at night because I will lose th…

Stock theft remains one of the biggest challenges that livestock producers face on a daily basis. Not only do producers suffer huge losses, but there is also an emotional price to pay when livestock are injured and years of work are wasted. However, stock theft is often not reported or correct procedures are not followed. Therefore […] The post ‘A big step forward for stock theft reporting appeared first on AgriOrbit.

Producers warned as hundreds of livestock seized from farms in recent months

Agriculture Victoria seizes livestock from three properties for neglecting welfare standards. Farmers reminded of responsibilities.