Wolf examined as a possible cause for sheep attack in Forbach

Wolf examined as a possible cause for sheep attack in Forbach

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Wolf attack on sheep flocks in the municipality of Forbach in the district of Rastatt

In the Forbach community, three dead and five injured sheep were discovered, and experts now suspect that a wolf could be responsible for these incidents. The forestry and research institute (FVA) in Freiburg was informed about the incident and has already carried out investigations on site. Genetic samples were taken and an animal body was brought to the chemical and veterinary investigation office (CVUA) in Freiburg for further examination. So far, however, neither can be confirmed nor excluded that a wolf has torn the sheep.

The municipality of Forbach is located in the WOLFSPRASIEN WILLWALD. The region's farm animal associations and wildlife officers were informed about the incident and are in close contact with the FVA. In order to report possible observations with suspicion of wolf as quickly as possible, the forest test and research institution in Freiburg was named as the responsible body. Interested parties can contact info@wildtierenmonitoring.de by email.

The return of the wolf to Baden-Württemberg represents an important step for the protection of species. The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy Industry has already provided extensive information on the subject of Wolf in Baden-Württemberg. In addition to general information, interested citizens will also find behavioral information when meeting a wolf.

The possible effects of a wolf attack on farm animals and agriculture can be significant. Sheep holders and pasture holders are forced to take additional measures to protect their animals. The municipality of Forbach is already in the Wolfsprävention Schwarzwald funding area and is actively working to offer preventive measures and advice for animal owners. Nevertheless, the uncertainty remains as to whether a wolf is the actual cause of the attack on the flock of sheep.

It is expected that the test results of the genetic samples and the animal body will give further information about the incident. If it is confirmed that a wolf has torn the sheep, further steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the livestock herds and to regulate the living together of people and wolf.

The return of the wolf in Germany is a controversial topic that has both supporters and opponents. It is important that everyone involved communicates with each other calmly and objectively and find solutions together to take into account the interests of farm animal owners, farmers and species protection. This is the only way to achieve peaceful coexistence between man and wolf in Baden-Württemberg.