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Appenzell
Wolf kills pygmy goat in Appenzell – canton asks animal owners to be careful
On Friday night a cracked pygmy goat was found in a meadow in Appenzell. The pattern of cracks suggests a wolf.
In Appenzell, a wolf has killed another animal.
(pd / red) A cracked pygmy goat was found in a pasture at Steinegg in the Befig area on Friday night. The crack pattern shows clear traces of a wolf crack. As stated in a corresponding press release from the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, DNA samples were taken from the corpse and submitted for species identification. The result will be available in a few weeks.
Since it can be assumed that the wolf is still in the area, the owners of the animals were informed of the incident by SMS. The canton warns:
«Caution is advised when ventilating small livestock. The presence of a wolf is no longer a surprise. The presence of wolves can be expected anywhere and at any time, which requires appropriate pack protection measures. “
The Innerrhoden Agricultural Office is available to advise animal owners if they have any questions about the safety of their animals by calling 071-788-95-77 and they can apply to the federal government for compensation for herd protection measures and refer them to the animal. owners.
