Second Livestock Protection Day at HfWU: Exchange on wolves and livestock farming
NÜRTINGEN (hfwu). Fundamental aspects of the wolf issue, changes in the legal framework, livestock protection with a focus on livestock guardian dogs, the role of livestock vocalisation, or special locations—these are among the topics at the Livestock Protection Day on Friday, 12 June at the University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Environment (HfWU) in Nürtingen. In light of the latest developments surrounding the downgrading of the protection status of wolves in Germany, the event addresses current questions relating to the coexistence of wolves and livestock.
What does the downgrading of the protection status mean in concrete terms for wolf populations in Germany, and what changes can livestock keepers expect as a result? How do the changes regarding hunting law in relation to the wolf affect livestock keepers and their livestock protection measures, and what new research findings can livestock keepers benefit from? These questions will be addressed and discussed in depth at the second Livestock Protection Day at HfWU. Experts from research, authorities and practice will come together to clarify the facts and provide livestock keepers with guidance on what the future may look like for them. The event is organised by the university together with a student group from the sixth semester of Equine Management. The focus of the day will be scientific findings on livestock protection, legal developments and changes relating to hunting law, as well as practical experience in dealing with the wolf. In addition to pooling knowledge, the aim of the event is to exchange perspectives between livestock keepers and experts in order to alleviate possible concerns and to discuss approaches for effective livestock protection.
Participation is free of charge; registration via herdenschutztag26@hfwu.de is requested.
Event details:
Friday, 12 June 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
HfWU Nürtingen, Building CI6 Old Gymnasium
Heiligkreuzstraße 3, 72622 Nürtingen