Sheep
A dog owner, whose dogs killed 35 sheep and injured 14 more after being "dangerously out of control", has been fined.
N.Ireland
The UFU has urged NI farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light of recent attacks on sheep.
The National Sheep Association has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today as dog owners are urged to act responsibly.
Lincolnshire Police has appealed for information following a dog attack, which has left 34 pregnant ewes dead in the aftermath.
The police will now have greater powers and can investigate incidents more effectively, entering premises to secure evidence or animal DNA
The Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following the death of 13 lambs in Rostrevor.
Dog owners are being reminded to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare during lambing season.
Livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in Northern Ireland during 2025, according to NFU Mutual.
National Sheep Association has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey for insight into cases of livestock worrying by dogs.
Rural Life
Unlimited fines have been introduced in England and Wales today for dog attacks on farm animals, strengthening protections for farm animals.
A new bill to help tackle livestock worrying has passed its final stage in Parliament today, according to the RSPCA.
A Bill which will give police greater powers to clamp down on dog attacks on farmed animals has...
A new law which will help tackle livestock worrying by giving police more powers and extending places and animals protected in law, is closer
A council in NI has successfully prosecuted a dog owner for the second time for offences relating to “livestock attacking and worrying”.
A new course educating owners to help reduce instances of dog attacks on livestock has been welcomed by the Welsh Cabinet Secretary.
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £750 after her dogs killed 15 sheep and injured a...
Nine ewes and two lambs have died following an attack by two dogs in the Over Whitacre area of...
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is issuing a renewed call for urgent action to...
NI Water, Mourne Heritage Trust and the National Trust are calling for dogs to be kept under control following a spate of livestock attacks.
North Wales rural crime team has said an ewe and a lamb were found with "appalling injuries consistent with a dog attack" in Flintshire.
Derbyshire rural crime team is appealing for information following the death of a sheep and a lamb due to livestock worrying.
Agri-Business
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will host a practical webinar on sheep worrying during its...
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control around livestock.
