Livestock statistics.

And for those who believe that dogs, domesticated or otherwise would never attack or kill cattle, check out these alarming facts.

According to data from USDA NASS 2006 report of Cattle Death Losses.

In 2005, Carnivores killed 190,000 cattle in the U.S.

Wolves were responsible for 2%

Domestic dogs 12%

Cougar, bobcat, lynx 8%

Bear 1%

Coyotes 51%

Unknown and other 21%

In 2000, dogs were responsible for 23.8% of all predation on cattle

In 2005, dogs were responsible for 12.9% of all predation on cattle

Nationwide in 1999, dogs killed 2,000 cattle and calves worth  $9.5 million

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/fs_wsm44.html

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw135

Yahoo answers – Is it at all conceivable that domesticated huskies would attack a calf?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080609231939AAa2aRp

Husky Breed Info – Known to chase and kill cattle

http://www.pedigree.com.au/breeds/?b=174&p=S&pp=