Foothill Farming

Livestock and Predators

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Livestock producers in the Sierra and Sacramento Valley regions must contend with a variety of predators. This page includes information regarding a the types of predators in the region, as well as current information regarding livestock protection tools. To help ranchers evaluate livestock protection options, we've published this new guide to nonlethal tools.

For additional information, be sure to check out the Livestock-Predator Information Hub at UC Rangelands!

Links to County-based Wildlife Specialists

This page is under construction - check back frequently!

Common Predators

Coyotes

Domestic Dogs

Mountain Lions

Black Bears

Gray Wolves

Foxes

Bobcats

Birds of Prey

Other Birds

Other Predators

Livestock Protection Tools

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LGD Bonding

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