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Beyond Predation: Researchers Study Wolves' Impact on Cattle
California Ag Today
New California research investigates whether wolves influence cattle health and ranch profitability beyond livestock losses.
Wolves and the Bottom Line: UC Davis Tracks Costly Cattle Conflicts
California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers are digging into the economic and welfare impacts of gray wolves on California cattle ranches. Using trail cameras, GPS collars, and lab analysis, they’re finding that wolf presence leads to millions in livestock-related losses.
Cows Predated By Wolves Have Increased Stress Levels
Land & Livestock Report
I've heard ranchers whose cattle pasture on land with wolves discuss the unseen expense of cattle being exposed to wolves — cows being more aggressive, decreased pregnancy rates and lighter calves.