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

Published Dec 18, 2024

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The Netherlands Food and Consumer Protection Agency (NVWA) has issued a warning to a livestock owner for insufficient protection against wolves, following an enforcement request. The owner has since taken steps to protect some of his sheep. The NVWA is reminding all sheep owners of their legal duty to protect their animals from predators, such as wolves, under the Animal Act. The agency is also developing a policy rule to provide clearer guidelines on wolf protection.

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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 ...

Source: Agri Holland