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The four speakers at the conference “Shepherdesses in the Alps – Insights into the Pastoralism<\/strong>” on November 5 agreed that Pastoralism is a challenging but also fulfilling profession. The work of a shepherdess or shepherd protects the animals and brings numerous other benefits: Falls are prevented, diseases are taken care of and the alpine pastures are optimally grazed through managed grazing. This in turn increases the health of the soil, prevents erosion and maintains biodiversity. A recurring theme, however, was the difficulty in finding workers and training opportunities, as well as the lack of adequate support from politicians. Hence the shepherds’ demands: fair pay and financial support for the employment of qualified shepherds, as well as for the purchase of additional herd protection equipment. <\/p>\n\n

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Please read: Tour through the project region to LIFEstockProtect competence centers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Four shepherdesses, four stories, four working models <\/h3>\n\n

After a brief introduction to the project and the essential role of shepherds as a herd protection element, four shepherds from Austria, South Tyrol and Germany reported in detail on their experiences on the mountain pastures and answered many questions from the more than 200 participants. What stood out: although all the speakers work with grazing animals on mountain pastures, the available means and approaches are very different. <\/p>\n\n

Anna Huber, a career changer, described her experiences during an eventful summer on the Hochwipfelalm in Carinthia and how she had to contend with wind, weather and lightning strikes. Barbara Crea then spoke about the revitalization of traditional agriculture in Lessinia and the use of livestock guarding dogs. Astrid Summerer joined us directly from the transhumance in Friuli, where she moves from pasture to pasture throughout the year with her colleagues and dogs. Christina Ziegerhofer concluded with the presentation of a project that combines tourism and herding on the Hauser Kaibling and also makes use of paddocks. <\/p>\n\n

Did you miss the conference?<\/h3>\n\n

No problem! If you were unable to attend the conference but are still interested in the experiences of the shepherdesses, you can watch the recording in the original language. The interview with Astrid Summerer is also available here<\/a>. You can also download the presentations and the questions and answers asked during the conference: <\/p>\n\n

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