Wolves kill the donkeys too. This is what species covered for compensation for kills by protected wolves in the state of Oregon-"Livestock" means ratites, psittacines, horses,
mules, jackasses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats "Working dog" means any animal of the species Canis familiaris used to aid in the herding or guarding of livestock..
These are usually packs of wolves. They become habituated to killing cattle because it's easy. LSG dogs are also killed. Its almost impossible to stop wolf attacks with strips of colored flags tied on fences, (fladdery noise makers, etc), All the things a rancher must do before 1 or 2 wolves are allowed to be removed by ODFW. Usually these packs just move on to another ranch in the area.
Recent livestock kills in Oregonhttps://dfw.state.or.us/Wolves/docs/dep_inv/2022/ODFW%20Depredation%20Investigation%20Report%20220809.pdf
Here is the rigamarole you must go through to get compensation for LSDG killed by wolves.
As used in this section, (a) “Livestock” means ratites, psittacines, horses, mules, jackasses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, swine, bison, domesticated fowl…
oregon.public.law
Is it any wonder when collared wolves are found shot by the roadside or packs poisoned $50,000.00+ rewards are posted for the person responsible but no one ever turns them in because they are heros.