The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safe Authority warns livestock farmers to protect sheep from wolves

This is the first time that the NVWA has issued an official warning for insufficient protection of livestock against wolves. The inspection was carried out following an enforcement request. The owner has now protected some of his sheep. With this warning, the NVWA wants to encourage the situation to improve for all sheep. There are various ways to protect animals against wolves. Implementation organisation BIJ12 provides advice on this and wolf consultants are active in many provinces. Together with them, an owner can determine which type of protection is appropriate. An owner has a duty to protect his animals against predators such as wolves. This is regulated by the Animal Act. The NVWA wants to ensure that owners are aware that they must take measures in the event of a ...