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April 18, 2026Small Ruminant ResearchOpen Access

Predation impacts of dogs on flocks of sheep in wolf-free areas: a synthesis based on surveys conducted in 11 breeding territories in France

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GBG. BRUNSCHWIGAPA. PinotEBE. Brosse-Genevet

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Surveys assess dog predation rates on sheep flocks in France, suggesting low impact and acceptance among farmers.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the impact of dog predation on sheep flocks in areas without wolves in France.
  • Conducted surveys across 11 territories in France from 1999 to 2013.
  • Collected data on sheep and dog interactions in farming and transhumance units.
  • Analyzed annual attack rates and predation rates on sheep flocks.
  • Average annual dog attack rate is 0.24, approximately one attack every four years per farm.
  • Each dog attack results in an average loss of 6.3 sheep.
  • Predation rate averages 0.0032 per flock of 330 sheep.
  • Predation primarily occurs during the day, with dogs sighted in 87% of cases.

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BRUNSCHWIG et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e31f1a40886becb653e887https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2026.107779
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