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Sheep worrying

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

The UFU has urged NI farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light of recent attacks on sheep.

NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week

Sheep

2 months ago

NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week

The National Sheep Association has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today as dog owners are urged to act responsibly.

NSA to highlight sheep worrying at Crufts

Sheep

3 months ago

NSA to highlight sheep worrying at Crufts

The NSA will be highlighting the rural issue of sheep worrying to dog owners this week at Crufts, the world's largest dog show

Police appeal for information after sheep attacked with crossbow

Sheep

10 months ago

Police appeal for information after sheep attacked with crossbow

South Yorkshire police are appealing for information following an attack on two sheep with the use of a crossbow.

Police Scotland conduct investigations into two dog attacks

Sheep

1 year ago

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 highlands

Sheep

2 years ago

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...

Derbyshire: Woman fined after dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13

Sheep

2 years ago

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...

9 ewes and 2 lambs die in Warwickshire dog attack

Sheep

2 years ago

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...

Sheep worrying is an 'escalating problem' for sheep farmers - NSA

Sheep

2 years ago

Flintshire: Sheep involved in dog attack found with 'appalling injuries'

North Wales rural crime team has said an ewe and a lamb were found with "appalling injuries consistent with a dog attack" in Flintshire.

Flintshire: Sheep involved in dog attack found with 'appalling injuries'

Rural Life

2 years ago

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...

Dorset: Dog owner fined £300 after lamb is killed by dog

Sheep

2 years ago

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...

Appeal for info after German Shepherd kills sheep in Flintshire

Sheep

2 years ago

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 from the NSA.

78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep - survey

Agri-Business

2 years ago

NSA to host practical webinar on sheep worrying

The National Sheep Association (NSA) will host a practical webinar on sheep worrying during its...

NSA to host practical webinar on sheep worrying

N.Ireland

2 years ago

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...

Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles

Rural Life

2 years ago

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 around livestock.

Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control

Rural Life

2 years ago

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...

Northamptonshire: 2 dogs seized after the deaths of 10 sheep

Sheep

3 years ago

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.

Police appeal for info after two instances of sheep worrying in Wiltshire

Rural Life

3 years ago

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.

Peterborough man fined over £18k for pursuit of hares offences

Rural Life

3 years ago

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,...

2 lambs killed in suspected dog attack in Llanyre

Rural Life

3 years ago

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 incident in Brodick.

Dog owners 'responsible' for ensuring livestock attacks do not happen

Sheep

3 years ago

Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays

The NSA is urging all sheep owners to be alert to heightened risk of sheep worrying attacks during summer holidays.

Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays

Rural Life

3 years ago

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 Herefordshire.

28 sheep killed in separate Herefordshire dog attacks

Sheep

3 years ago

'Pandemic puppies' linked to increase in cases of sheep worrying

An increase in dog ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic could be to blame for a spike in...

'Pandemic puppies' linked to increase in cases of sheep worrying

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