Tag: sheep
99 sheep killed since wolf returned to Utrecht, fencing below standard
Across the Netherlands, 4,701 farm animals have been killed in attacks. Not only sheep, but also ponies, horses, foals, cows, calves, goats, wallabies and alpacas have been attacked. The wolf…
Sheep shepherd back at Heidestein in Zeist, this is going to change
“We indicate where grazing is taking place, so that the animals can go there in a more targeted manner,” adds ranger Jacqueline van Dam of the Utrechts Landschap. “We want…
Nine dead sheep found at estate in Leusden, suspected wolf attack
The animals have clear bite wounds. It is therefore inevitable that the wolf has struck, says Nijlant. “There is not enough natural food supply and so you get this behavior.…
After a fuss about overweight sheep, Nieuwegein is trying again: animals back in animal pastures
The animal meadows bring animals and people together, the municipality says. This also allows people to learn more about different animals and nature. The meadows also have a social role…
Eemnes huskies are allowed to live after deadly attacks on sheep and alpacas
The two dogs were seized after they broke free in January and chased four sheep in a meadow on the Wakkerendijk. One of the sheep was bitten so badly that…
Huskies Eemnes attack cattle again: sheep bitten to death
At that time, two sheep were already injured. One has already been forced to be killed on the spot, while a second sheep is in serious condition, according to the…
The famous Kalmar wolf is behind attacks on sheep in Kronoberg
On January 2, sheep were attacked by wolves in Hallaryd in Älmhult municipality. A week later, sheep were attacked by wolves in Traryd in Markaryd municipality. The County Administrative Board…
Some of the fat sheep removed from the Nieuwegein animal pasture were put to sleep
Nieuwegein – A number of overweight sheep that were previously removed from the animal pastures in Nieuwegein have been stocked. A spokesperson for the municipality confirmed this. The hope was…
Wolf bit at least 32 sheep to death in the province in September
The Provincial Executive of Utrecht wants one of the wolves walking around in our province to get a transmitter. GroenLinks, BBB and the Party for the Animals asked questions about…
Entire sheep sector at risk from bluetongue: ‘There must be a vaccine before spring’
The outbreak of the bluetongue virus, which started in September in Central Netherlands, is a serious threat to sheep farms. Agriculture Minister Piet Adema warns about this. Together with neighboring…