Overview

• The Aveyron prefecture said state agents killed the animal overnight between Monday and Tuesday near Sévérac d’Aveyron.
• The farm was hit three times in August, leaving 17 ewes dead or seriously injured, according to the local FDSEA president.
• Following the repeated incidents, the prefecture authorized defensive shootings to protect the flock.
• Since June 22, a national order has broadened when wolves may be shot, allowing cattle and horse breeders to defend herds even before an attack.
• Political pressure has increased, with Emmanuel Macron on July 3 supporting more removals in pastoral areas, and authorities counting 759 wolf attacks and 2,617 animals predated as of May 12.