Swiss government rejects donkey use for wolf protection

• The Swiss federal government has declared the use of donkeys as herd guardians against wolves illegal.
• Five existing exemptions granted by the canton of Jura must be immediately withdrawn.
• The Federal Ordinance on the Protection of Animals mandates that donkeys cannot be kept alone, contradicting the isolation required for them to act as guardians.
• The Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (OSAV) states there is no scientific proof that donkeys effectively deter predators.

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