Around sixty breeders in Haute-Garonne are grappling with the unprecedented presence of a wolf that has wreaked havoc on local livestock, leading to the loss of over 45 animals since April. This alarming situation has sparked feelings of helplessness among farmers, particularly Cédric Rey, who has suffered 15 attacks on his farm, resulting in significant emotional and financial distress.
Marie-Blandine Doazan, the first vice-president of the department’s chamber of agriculture, emphasized the unique challenges posed by this predator, which has been sighted as close as fifteen kilometers from Toulouse. In response to the wolf's presence, farmers are considering investing in protective measures such as dogs and electric fences to safeguard their livestock.
To address the wolf issue, a scare operation is set to be implemented around Saint-Félix-Lauragais. This operation will utilize non-lethal methods, including rubber ammunition, in accordance with the National Wolf Plan established in February. The prefecture has yet to announce the specific date for this operation, but it aims to alleviate the concerns of farmers affected by the wolf's predation.
