Shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves
Abstract Reduction of livestock losses from predators is a complex problem that requires the integration of lethal and nonlethal management tools. During 2005 and 2006, we tested shock collars for conditioning wild wolves ( Canis lupus ) in Wisconsin, USA, to avoid bait sites over an 80‐day period....
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crwiley:10.1002/wsb.93 2024-06-23T07:51:58+00:00 Shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves Rossler, Shawn T. Gehring, Thomas M. Schultz, Ronald N. Rossler, Michael T. Wydeven, Adrian P. Hawley, Jason E. 2012 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wsb.93 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Fwsb.93 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/wol1/doi/10.1002/wsb.93/fullpdf en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor Wildlife Society Bulletin volume 36, issue 1, page 176-184 ISSN 1938-5463 journal-article 2012 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.93 2024-05-31T08:09:00Z Abstract Reduction of livestock losses from predators is a complex problem that requires the integration of lethal and nonlethal management tools. During 2005 and 2006, we tested shock collars for conditioning wild wolves ( Canis lupus ) in Wisconsin, USA, to avoid bait sites over an 80‐day period. Treatment wolves ( n = 10) visited shock zones less and spent less time at shock zones compared to control wolves ( n = 4) during 40‐day shock periods and 40‐day post‐shock periods. Treatment wolves remained away from shock zones for a greater number of days compared to control wolves. A smaller proportion of treatment pack members visited shock zones during shock and post‐shock periods compared to control packs. Shock collars conditioned treatment wolves to avoid bait sites for >40 days and reduced visitation by other pack members. We also demonstrated the application of shock collars at the scale of livestock farms. Shock collars could serve as a useful nonlethal tool for managing livestock depredations, particularly in chronic problem areas and with endangered populations. © 2012 The Wildlife Society. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Wiley Online Library Wildlife Society Bulletin 36 1 176 184 |
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Abstract Reduction of livestock losses from predators is a complex problem that requires the integration of lethal and nonlethal management tools. During 2005 and 2006, we tested shock collars for conditioning wild wolves ( Canis lupus ) in Wisconsin, USA, to avoid bait sites over an 80‐day period. Treatment wolves ( n = 10) visited shock zones less and spent less time at shock zones compared to control wolves ( n = 4) during 40‐day shock periods and 40‐day post‐shock periods. Treatment wolves remained away from shock zones for a greater number of days compared to control wolves. A smaller proportion of treatment pack members visited shock zones during shock and post‐shock periods compared to control packs. Shock collars conditioned treatment wolves to avoid bait sites for >40 days and reduced visitation by other pack members. We also demonstrated the application of shock collars at the scale of livestock farms. Shock collars could serve as a useful nonlethal tool for managing livestock depredations, particularly in chronic problem areas and with endangered populations. © 2012 The Wildlife Society. |
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Rossler, Shawn T. Gehring, Thomas M. Schultz, Ronald N. Rossler, Michael T. Wydeven, Adrian P. Hawley, Jason E. Shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves |
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Rossler, Shawn T. Gehring, Thomas M. Schultz, Ronald N. Rossler, Michael T. Wydeven, Adrian P. Hawley, Jason E. |
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Shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves |
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Shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves |
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Shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves |
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shock collars as a site‐aversive conditioning tool for wolves |
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