Acronym
V4-2413
Department:
Department of Animal Science
Type of project
ARIS projects
Type of project
CRP - Our food, countryside and natural resources
Role
Lead
Duration
03.12.2024 - 31.08.2025
Value of co-financing
€25,000.00
Total
€50,000.00
Project manager at BF
Cividini AngelaAbstract
As part of this research project, we first want to review, evaluate and analyse the existing model calculations for determining the level of damage in livestock (sheep and goats, cattle, horses, some poultry species). The entire literature in this area will be carefully researched, both the legal basis and the measures of the Common Agricultural Policy in this area. The factors considered in the modelling will be carefully reviewed and missing factors will be proposed based on the review and the involvement of stakeholders (breeders, experts). In this way, breeders’ expectations regarding the recognition of indirect damage costs will also be included in the calculation. We want to analyse and define the indirect costs resulting from the reduction in production-related income in the event of an attack by large carnivores. We will develop proposals for changes and additions to the model calculation including the indirect costs. The modelling will be in the form of an Excel spreadsheet with a description, instructions and a scale that can be updated according to the dynamics of price changes in the domestic market. We will organise an evaluation of the updated model calculation with stakeholders (breeders) and interest groups through workshops, presentations and meetings. Finally, the proposed calculation will be adjusted based on evaluation carried out and the model calculation will be implemented in the equalization process.
Researchers
- Angela Cividini – 22683
- Mojca Simčič – 28180
- Polonca Zajc – 32745
- Stanko Kavčič – 13487
- Marija Tomšič – 55706
- Mojca Voljč – 29434
- Robert Vadnjal – 17872
- Klemen Potočnik – 17027
- Dušan Terčič – 14933
The phases of the project and their realization
| Work package (WP) | Title of the WP | Activity | Coordinator | The results | Realization |
| DS1 | Review of the present calculation model | The review of the current factors included in the compensation system for the damage | Stanko Kavčič | The report in December and presentation to all researches in this project | December 2024 |
| DS2 | Review of the compensation payment system across different EU countries | Comparison and analysis of indirect damage costs (if any) included in the calculation models across different countries. | Angela Cividini | The report in December and presentation to all researches in this project | December 2024 |
| DS3 | To analyse and define indirect and transaction costs to the amount of damage in the event of an attack by large carnivores. | Analysing all proposed criteria for determining the compensation value for damage caused by large carnivores according livestock species and/or animal categories. Elaboration of a questionnaire for breeders. Carrying out the survey. Analysing the results of the survey. Identify factors affecting indirect costs, such as expected future yield of the killed animal (loss of income from milk production) or the costs already invested in the killed animal (indirect costs). | Stanko Kavčič, Angela Cividini | Introduction of the survey results in March to all researchers in the project. The list of factors that are recognized as indirect costs. | March 2025 |
| DS4 | Suggesting the improvement of the calculation model including indirect costs. | The new calculation model should be created in Excel on the basis of the results from DS3. The methodology for compensation calculation should be introduced. The instructions for updating the purchase price list including the instructions for use of the model calculation should be prepared. | Stanko Kavčič | The proposal of new calculation model which include the indirect costs will be prepared including the instructions for use of the model.
| May 2025 |
| DS5 | Discussion and adjustment of the proposed new calculation model. | Organization of workshops for introduction of new calculation model. The aim is to introduce the calculation model to all groups of interest (breeders, Forest institute, Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Environment, Hunting organisations, …). Introduction of methodology, indirect costs. Adjustment of calculation model and introduction of final calculation model to public. | Angela Cividini, Stanko Kavčič | Final model calculation | July 2025 and August 2025 |