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Developing a New Shock-Collar Design for Safe and Efficient Use on Wild Wolves.
- Source :
- Wildlife Society Bulletin (2328-5540); Jun2013, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p416-422, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Electronic training collars, or shock collars, have received relatively little application as a non-lethal management tool for reducing livestock losses caused by gray wolves ( Canis lupus). One of the major obstacles to using shock collars on wolves has been the lack of a safe and efficient collar design. We developed a new shock-collar design and tested it for safety and efficacy on captive wolves. Our design used a radiocollar with a shock unit mounted on the back. Shock units were fitted with rounded probes that contact the back of a wolf's shaved neck and with externally mounted batteries to increase battery life. We tested our design in 5 different captive trials conducted during 2003-2005 at the Wildlife Science Center, Minnesota, USA, and eliminated neck damage shown in previous shock-collar research, while retaining the ability to effectively deliver a shock. We extended battery life to 80 days. We believe this new shock-collar design could be used as a safe and efficient alternative to lethal control in certain situations for wild wolves. © 2013 The Wildlife Society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- WOLVES
CANIS
RED wolf
WILDLIFE depredation
WILDLIFE management
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23285540
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Wildlife Society Bulletin (2328-5540)
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 94473474
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.234