Depredation in livestock terms refers to deaths caused by what?

• A. Disease
• B. Predators
• C. Accidents
• D. Weather

Answer: (B)

Depredation means livestock losses caused by predators. It refers to deaths that occur when a wild or other animal attacks and kills or injures livestock, such as from wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, foxes, or bears. This is different from disease (illness-caused deaths), accidents (unrelated mishaps), or weather (environmental conditions causing harm). Recognizing depredation helps guide protective measures like secure housing, fencing, and guard animals to reduce these predator-caused losses.