Sheep
Police Scotland conduct investigations into two dog attacks
Police Scotland has appealed for information after livestock were killed and injured in two separate dog attacks in the Scottish...
Sheep worrying
Sheep
Derbyshire: Woman fined after dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £750 after her dogs killed 15 sheep and injured a...
Sheep
9 ewes and 2 lambs die in Warwickshire dog attack
Nine ewes and two lambs have died following an attack by two dogs in the Over Whitacre area of Warwickshire,...
Sheep
Sheep worrying is an 'escalating problem' for sheep farmers - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is issuing a renewed call for urgent action to address the “escalating...
Sheep
Flintshire: Sheep involved in dog attack found with 'appalling injuries'
North Wales Police’s rural crime team has said an ewe and a lamb were found with “appalling injuries and bitemarks...
Rural Life
Dorset: Dog owner fined £300 after lamb is killed by dog
A dog owner has been ordered to pay a farmer £300 after their dog killed a lamb during a sheep...
Sheep
Appeal for info after German Shepherd kills sheep in Flintshire
North Wales Police has appealed for information after a German Shepherd dog is believed to have attacked and killed a...
Sheep
78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep - survey
78% of rural crime teams reported an increase in dog attacks on sheep over recent years, according to a survey...
Agri-Business
NSA to host practical webinar on sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will host a practical webinar on sheep worrying during its Sheep Worrying by Dogs Awareness...
N.Ireland
Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles
2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to...
Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Rural Life
Northamptonshire: 2 dogs seized after the deaths of 10 sheep
Two German Shepherd dogs have been seized in connection with the deaths of at least 10 sheep and lambs in...
Sheep
Police appeal for info after two instances of sheep worrying in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after two instances of sheep worrying in Bowerchalke. The incidences occurred...
Rural Life
Peterborough man fined over £18k for pursuit of hares offences
A Peterborough man has been fined charges totalling over £18,000 for offences related to trespassing in pursuit of hares. Fred...
Rural Life
2 lambs killed in suspected dog attack in Llanyre
Two lambs have been killed in a suspected dog attack in the Llanyre area of Radnorshire, Powys, Wales. Dyfed Powys...
Rural Life
Dog owners 'responsible' for ensuring livestock attacks do not happen
Ayrshire Police has issued a reminder to dog owners of the law around livestock worrying by dogs following a recent...
Sheep
Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging all sheep owners to be alert to a heightened risk of sheep worrying...
Rural Life
28 sheep killed in separate Herefordshire dog attacks
West Mercia Police has appealed for information following separate dog attacks that resulted in the deaths of 28 sheep in...
