A Livestock Guardian Dog by Any Other Name: Similar Response to Wolves Across Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2018.03.004
Abstract: ABSTRACT Nonlethal tools for reducing livestock depredations, such as livestock guardian dogs (LGDs; Canis familiaris), reduce lethal management of livestock predators and have been widely adopted by domestic sheep (Ovis aries) producers in the United… read more here.
Keywords: response; livestock; livestock guardian; lgd breeds ... See more keywords
Chicken’s best friend? Livestock guardian dog bonding with free-ranging chickens
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txad014
Abstract: Abstract Growth in the free-range and pastured egg industries has increased globally, necessitating improvements in predator control. Some egg producers are turning to the use of livestock guardian dogs (LGD; Canis familiaris) to protect hens… read more here.
Keywords: chicken best; livestock guardian; best friend; predation ... See more keywords
Selection Signatures in Italian Livestock Guardian and Herding Shepherd Dogs
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10010003
Abstract: Simple Summary Livestock guardian and herding shepherd dogs are morphologically and behaviourally different, due to the long selection for different tasks made by farmers and breeders. This study aimed to identify genomic regions that best… read more here.
Keywords: livestock guardian; guardian herding; herding shepherd; shepherd dogs ... See more keywords