Livestock Protection
Understanding this form
The Livestock Protection form is a legal document used in lease agreements, specifically tailored to protect the interests of livestock owners during oil and gas drilling operations. This form adds provisions to a standard lease agreement, ensuring that any potential harm to livestock is addressed through liability clauses and reasonable care commitments from the lessee. Unlike typical lease agreements, this form specifically emphasizes the responsibility for livestock welfare on the leased premises.
What’s included in this form
- Indemnification clause for livestock injury or death caused by lessee operations.
- Obligation for lessee to protect livestock during drilling operations.
- Veterinary examination protocol for injured or deceased livestock.
- Requirement for fencing well locations to safeguard livestock post-drilling.
- Payment provisions based on market value for livestock injuries or death.
When this form is needed
You should use the Livestock Protection form when entering into a lease agreement that involves oil and gas operations on land where livestock are present. This form is particularly important if you are a lessor who wants to ensure that your animals are protected from potential risks associated with drilling and other activities that may take place on the leased property. It is also necessary if you want to establish clear responsibility and compensation for any livestock injuries or losses linked to the lessee's operations.
Intended users of this form
This form is intended for:
- Property owners (lessors) with livestock on their land.
- Lessee companies involved in oil and gas drilling operations.
- Legal professionals drafting or reviewing lease agreements related to agricultural or ranching activities.
How to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved in the lease agreement (lessor and lessee).
- Clearly define the leased premises and the boundaries where livestock will be located.
- Include the specific provisions about livestock injury, liability, and compensation.
- Specify veterinary care protocols for any livestock that are injured or killed.
- Ensure that fencing requirements for well locations are outlined and agreed upon.
Notarization requirements for this form
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to specify the exact liability limits for livestock injury or death.
- Not including provisions for veterinary examinations and protocols.
- Neglecting to outline the fencing requirements for drilled areas.
- Omitting the timeline for damage payments to the lessor.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenience of accessing and filling out the form at any time.
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Great Pyrenees The ultra-fluffy Great Pyrenees is known for his gorgeous white coat, confidence, and fearless attitude, making the breed an excellent choice for livestock-protection work.
The USDA found that wolves killed 3,879 cattle (2015) and sheep (2014) from an inventory of 8.7 million cattle and sheep. In other words, wolves killed 0.04 percent of the cattle and sheep inventories in the Great Lakes states and were allegedly responsible for just 0.89 percent of unwanted losses.
When it comes to keeping wolves away from livestock, any and all means should be tried. Air cannons, special lights called Fox Lights, noisemakers even drones equipped with lights, pepper spray and noisemakers can be part of the toolbox for ranchers and others who are pestered by predators.
How do wolves protect themselves? Wolves are the top predators in their habitat and have many ways to protect themselves against threats. They have sharp teeth and are extremely strong, which helps them take down their prey.Wolves also have sharp eyesight, and an excellent sense of hearing and smell.
Stand tall and make themselves look larger. Calmly but slowly back away and maintain eye contact. If the wolf does not run away immediately, continue making yourself large, keeping eye contact, and backing away. Do not turn your back on the wolf or run away.
Electric fences or combinations of wire mesh and electric fencing have been particularly successful, especially when used for protection at night when wolves are more likely to prey on livestock. Some types of fencing are portable and can be used with good results even in open- range situations.
Donkeys make acceptable guardians of sheep, goats and calves.Donkeys can protect against a single fox, coyote, roaming dog and possibly a bobcat. Donkeys who do attack a predator will be very aggressive, using their teeth and hooves. They may bray loudly.
Dogs, roosters and guinea fowl are considered the best animals to protect chickens. Alpacas and donkeys are also considered strong guard animals. These animals will sound an alarm when predators are close and will attack them and fight them, if necessary, to protect the hens and chicks.
Donkeys are considered to be the most effective livestock guardians. Llamas are most effective when dealing with smaller predators such as foxes or dogs.
