The wolf will be killed in the canton of Neuchâtel after a new attack. The animal attacked ten sheep between October 4 and 5 in the Mont-Racine region, in the commune of Val-de-Ruz. He killed nine and injured a tenth. The attacks on this herd occurred despite the presence of an electrified barrier set up by the breeder. The Canton decided to authorize the shooting of this isolated wolf. This is the first authorization issued in the canton as the species continues to progress in the Jura Arc. Cantons may authorize the shooting of wolves that cause significant damage provided that reasonable protective measures have been taken beforehand. Which was the case during the last attack. In a press release, the state indicates that “the measures implemented by the breeder were of high quality and complied with federal guidelines. »
The wolf multiplies its attacks
Numerous wolf attacks on livestock have been reported in recent weeks in the northern part of the Jura. In Neuchâtel territory, the wolf recently killed a calf in Chaumont and five sheep a few days later in Brot-Plamboz. Observations of isolated individuals have also been documented in the municipalities of Boudry and Val-de-Travers. Following these attacks, the canton implemented federal provisions regarding wolf management, particularly the issue of shooting. To improve the protection of herds, the State is in the process of defining the conditions to prevent damage to livestock on its territory. He is also in the process of establishing a diagnosis of the vulnerability of the herds. /comm-sma
2023-10-06 09:25:00
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