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Livestock Dog Attack Impact Survey (Producer Input)
1.
Have you experienced a dog attack on your livestock within the past 5 years?
Yes
No
2.
If yes, how many separate dog attack incidents occurred within the past 5 years?
3.
When did most attacks occur?
Daytime
Nightime
Both
4.
Approximately how many dogs were involved in the attack(s)?
5.
To your knowledge, was the same dog or group of dogs responsible for repeated attacks on your operation or nearby livestock operations?
Yes
No
Unsure
6.
Based on your observation or best knowledge, what type or ownership status of dog(s) were involved in the livestock attack(s)? (Select all that apply)
Feral dogs (no identifiable owner or human care)
Stray or abandoned dogs roaming freely
Free-roaming owned dogs not under owner control
Hunting dogs not actively supervised or contained
Unable to determine ownership or origin
7.
What type(s) of livestock were affected? (Select all that apply)
Sheep
Goats
Cattle
Swine
Poultry
Other (please specify)
8.
Approximately how many animals were injured or killed due to dog attacks?
1–10
11–25
26–50
51-100
More than 100
Other (please specify)
9.
Did the dog attack(s) result in economic losses (animal loss, veterinary costs, reduced production, fencing damage, labor, or operational disruption)?
Yes
No
Unsure
10.
Estimated total economic loss related to dog attacks over the past 5 years (including animal loss, veterinary costs, reduced production, fencing repairs, labor, burial, or other related expenses):
Less than $1,000
$1,000–$5,000
$5,001–$10,000
$10,001–$25,000
More than $25,000
Other (please specify)
11.
Approximately how much financial burden have you incurred for prevention or mitigation measures following dog attacks (fencing upgrades, deterrent systems, security, labor, confinement, vegetation management, etc.)?
Less than $500
$500–$2,500
$2,501–$5,000
$5,001–$10,000
More than $10,000
Other (please specify)
12.
On which island is your livestock operation located?
Hawaiʻi Island
Maui
Oʻahu
Kauaʻi
Molokaʻi
Lānaʻi
Multiple islands
13.
Which category best describes your operation?
Commercial (primary income source)
Part-time / Supplemental income
Small-scale / Homestead
Other (please specify)
14.
Approximately how many total livestock animals do you currently manage?
1–25
26–100
101–300
301–1,000
More than 1,000
Other (please specify)
