After a possible wolf attack - Farmers' association calls for second top view
Following a suspected wolf attack in the district of Elbe-Elster, the Brandenburg Farmers' Association wants a second laboratory analysis of the bite marks and genetic samples. "The interpretation can certainly be different," said a spokesperson for the association on Sunday. It is also common in other areas of research to have a case examined by a third party. The association also insisted on quick results and that the investigation should not be delayed. Commercial and hobby animal keepers are unsettled. The State Office for the Environment (LfU) had announced initial results for Monday at the earliest.
According to police reports on Thursday, a 47-year-old man was walking his dog in a wooded area near Doberlug-Kirchhain when he encountered an animal. It attacked the dog. When the man intervened, he was bitten several times and sustained serious injuries. The police and LfU were informed of the suspected attack on Wednesday.
According to the State Environment Agency, doctors took swabs for genetic analysis from bite wounds that had not yet been treated because of the suspected wolf attack. The injuries were also comprehensively documented. The samples were then taken to a laboratory at the Senckenberg Center for Wildlife Genetics.
The LfU does not consider further testing to be necessary. The Senckenberg Centre for Wildlife Genetics specializes in such investigations and has by far the largest reference database.
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- The Farmers' association in the Brandenburg district of Elbe-Elster, concerned about potential wolf attacks, has advocated for collaborating with an external institution for a second evaluation of the bite marks and genetic samples.
- Nature conservation and environmental groups in Potsdam have expressed their support for the Farmers' association's call, emphasizing the importance of protecting both wildlife and livestock in Brandenburg.
- On Sunday, local animal sanctuaries in the area of the Elbe-Elster district launched a campaign to educate hobby farmers about wolf behavior and preventive measures, aiming to minimize the risk of wolf attacks in the future.
- The Brandenburg government has set up a roundtable discussion, inviting all relevant stakeholders, including farmers, environmentalists, and wildlife specialists, to collaboratively develop strategies for coexistence between wolves and livestock in the district.
Source: www.stern.de
