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Livestock worrying

Dog owner fined after 35 sheep killed on Suffolk farm

Sheep

about 1 month ago

Dog owner fined after 35 sheep killed on Suffolk farm

A dog owner, whose dogs killed 35 sheep and injured 14 more after being "dangerously out of control", has been fined.

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.

34 pregnant sheep dead after dog attack in Lincolnshire

Sheep

3 months ago

34 pregnant sheep dead after dog attack in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Police has appealed for information following a dog attack, which has left 34 pregnant ewes dead in the aftermath.

New law to protect farm animals from dog attacks comes into force

Sheep

3 months ago

New law to protect farm animals from dog attacks comes into force

The police will now have greater powers and can investigate incidents more effectively, entering premises to secure evidence or animal DNA

N.Ireland

3 months ago

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. 

Thirteen lambs killed in Rostrevor, Co. Down

N.Ireland

3 months ago

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.

DAERA and UFU remind dog owners to protect livestock

N.Ireland

4 months ago

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, according to NFU Mutual.

Dog attacks on livestock cost Northern Irish farmers £150k in 2025

Sheep

5 months ago

NSA launches new survey into livestock worrying

National Sheep Association has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey for insight into cases of livestock worrying by dogs.

NSA launches new survey into livestock worrying

Rural Life

6 months ago

Livestock worrying: New law passed in England and Wales

Unlimited fines have been introduced in England and Wales today for dog attacks on farm animals, strengthening protections for farm animals.

Livestock worrying: New law passed in England and Wales

Sheep

6 months ago

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 today, according to the RSPCA.

New bill to tackle livestock worrying set to become law

Rural Life

11 months ago

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...

Bill giving more powers to clamp down on dog attacks progresses

Sheep

about 1 year ago

New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward

A new law which will help tackle livestock worrying by giving police more powers and extending places and animals protected in law, is closer

New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Dog owner prosecuted for second time in NI for ‘livestock worrying’

A council in NI has successfully prosecuted a dog owner for the second time for offences relating to “livestock attacking and worrying”.

Dog owner prosecuted for second time in NI for ‘livestock worrying’

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

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 Cabinet Secretary.

New course aims to educate dog owners to reduce livestock worrying

Sheep

almost 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

almost 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

almost 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

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