Livestock predation in South Africa: The need for and value of a scientific assessment

Graham I.H Kerley,Michael J Somers,Liaan Minnie,Kevin G Behrens,Philip R.K Richardson,Hermias N Van Niekerk,Jane Carruthers,Dave Balfour,Jurie Du Plessis,Craig J Tambling,Marius Diemont,Jane Turpie

doi:10.17159/sajs.2017/a0198

Abstract

Livestock predation in South Africa: The need for and value of a scientific assessment

Highlights

Predation of livestock in South Africa has been estimated to cost in excess of ZAR1 billion in losses per year[1] and has complex social, economic and ecological drivers and consequences
This conflict between livestock producers and predators, and the attempts to manage it, has persisted for over 350 years, with the most notable outcome being the eradication of the majority of the apex predators across much of South Africa.[2]
PredSA was formally launched in June 2016 when it received the endorsement of the Minister of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Summary

Introduction

Predation of livestock in South Africa has been estimated to cost in excess of ZAR1 billion in losses per year[1] and has complex social, economic and ecological drivers and consequences. HOW TO CITE: Kerley GIH, Behrens KG, Carruthers J, Diemont M, Du Plessis J, Minnie L, et al Livestock predation in South Africa: The need for and value of a scientific assessment.

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