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Drones Play Music to Protect Cattle from Wolves

8/31/2025

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Biologists are using drones to deter wolves from cattle by playing music and movie sounds near the California-Oregon border.
The USDA aims to reduce livestock losses and encourage coexistence with wolves through these techniques.
Ranchers report fewer livestock deaths but worry about the long-term effectiveness of these methods.
Stressed cattle may experience lower birth rates, leading ranchers to consider lethal options if nonlethal methods are ineffective.

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Biologists are using drones to deter wolves from cattle by playing music and movie sounds near the California-Oregon border.
The USDA aims to reduce livestock losses and encourage coexistence with wolves through these techniques.
Ranchers report fewer livestock deaths but worry about the long-term effectiveness of these methods.
Stressed cattle may experience lower birth rates, leading ranchers to consider lethal options if nonlethal methods are ineffective.