Agrita Žunna

1. Introduction In the last two decades, the use of molecular genetic methods has become widespread in studies of animal species and in addressing conservation issues [1,2]. The collection and analysis of genetic material are standard procedures in many large carnivore monitoring programs.

4. Discussion In Latvia, numbers of reported livestock depredation cases and affected sheep were correlated with estimated wolf density, as most farms (88.4%) where wolf attacks occurred applied no or insufficient preventive measures against such attacks. In a survey on public attitudes towards large carnivores [], most livestock farmers (73.4%) claimed that they do not use any preventive measures.