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Switzerland Bans Donkeys to Protect Sheep from Wolves

6/8/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard sheep and goats from wolf attacks, the Swiss government has prohibited the use of donkeys in the Jura region. This decision stems from a legal ruling emphasizing that donkeys cannot be kept alone, prompting the Jura government to retract earlier exemptions amid mounting practical and legal hurdles.

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In a bold move to safeguard sheep and goats from wolf attacks, the Swiss government has prohibited the use of donkeys in the Jura region. This decision stems from a legal ruling emphasizing that donkeys cannot be kept alone, prompting the Jura government to retract earlier exemptions amid mounting practical and legal hurdles.