Livestock Predation Survey

The Livestock Predation Survey is now closed. A consultation summary is expected to be made available following completion of the Review of the policy and regulatory settings for the management of livestock predation and conservation of the dingo in Victoria.

The Livestock Predation Survey was aimed at collecting data from farmers about incidents of livestock predation by wild dogs and dingoes on their properties, including:

• The levels and frequency of livestock attacks
• How livestock attacks impact farmers and their local communities
• The effectiveness and efficiency of lethal and non-lethal control methods.

Farmers from across the State were invited to complete the survey between 23 July and 6 August. Participation in the survey was voluntary. Agriculture Victoria sought this data to better understand how wild dogs and dingoes are affecting Victorian livestock farmers.

Data collected through the survey will help inform a review of the policies and regulations for the management of livestock predation and conservation of dingoes in Victoria.

In partnership with Traditional Owners, Agriculture Victoria will commence formal consultation in the coming weeks, with farmers, ecologists, industry and other stakeholders being invited to participate and provide feedback.

We are grateful for your time and participation. Your insights are invaluable to us and the broader agricultural community.

If you have any questions about the survey, please email the team at livestockpredation@agriculture.vic.gov.au