N.Ireland
UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light...
Livestock worrying
Sheep
NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today (Monday, March 30), as dog...
Sheep
34 pregnant sheep dead after dog attack in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police has appealed for information following a dog attack on sheep, which has left 34 pregnant ewes dead in...
Sheep
New law to protect farm animals from dog attacks comes into force
A new law comes into effect today (Wednesday, March 18) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get...
N.Ireland
Thirteen lambs killed in Rostrevor, Co. Down
The Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following the death of 13 lambs in Rostrevor. Local police...
N.Ireland
DAERA and UFU remind dog owners to protect livestock
Dog owners are being reminded to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare during lambing season. The...
N.Ireland
Dog attacks on livestock cost Northern Irish farmers £150k in 2025
Livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in Northern Ireland during 2025. That’s according to new...
Sheep
NSA launches new survey into livestock worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey today (Monday, January 12)...
Rural Life
Livestock worrying: New law passed in England and Wales
Unlimited fines have been introduced in England and Wales today (December 18) for dog attacks on farm animals, strengthening protections...
Sheep
New bill to tackle livestock worrying set to become law
A new bill to help tackle livestock worrying has passed its final stage in Parliament, according to the Royal Society...
Rural Life
Bill giving more powers to clamp down on dog attacks progresses
A Bill which will give police greater powers to clamp down on dog attacks on farmed animals has passed in...
Sheep
New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward
A new law which will help tackle livestock worrying by giving police more powers and extending the places and animals...
N.Ireland
Dog owner prosecuted for second time in NI for ‘livestock worrying’
A council in Northern Ireland has successfully prosecuted a dog owner for the second time for offences relating to “livestock...
Rural Life
New course aims to educate dog owners to reduce livestock worrying
A new course educating owners to help reduce instances of dog attacks on livestock has been welcomed by the Welsh...
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...
N.Ireland
NI orgs call for dogs to be kept under control following spate of livestock attacks
Northern Ireland Water, the Mourne Heritage Trust and the National Trust are calling for dog owners to keep their dogs...