Guardian dogs do a great job of protecting Australian livestock from predators. Christopher Johnson Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Tasmania Linda van Bommel Ecologist, University of Tasmania In a new survey of Australian farmers , we have found that with correct management, these dogs can be very effective in the long term, and at a lower cost than alternative methods. These findings should inform policy on livestock management. An ancient practice The use of guardian dogs for livestock protection has a long history - farmers have been using dogs to protect their livestock from predators for thousands of years.

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