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...
Dog Attacks
N.Ireland
Cost of dog attacks on NI livestock increases by nearly 50%
Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in 2024. The...
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
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
Derby: Woman charged after 2 dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman from Derby has been charged with being the owner of two dog that got loose and killed 15...
Rural Life
Canine DNA kits to be given to those in 'hotspot areas' for dog attacks - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said a project using canine DNA technology from livestock attacks is taking its...
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...
Rural Life
Research: UK farmers to get kits to collect canine DNA from attacked livestock
Farmers, vets and police officers in parts of England and Wales are to get early evidence kits to collect canine...
Agri-Business
Each dog attack as been more 'catastrophic' than the last - farm manager
A farm manager in Wiltshire has said each dog attack has been more “catastrophic” than the one before, bringing financial...
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...
Sheep
NSA urges dog walkers to be vigilant around livestock
The National Sheep Association (NSA) aims to highlight the devastating issue of dog attacks on sheep or ‘sheep worrying by...
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
Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying
Police will be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively under new legislation backed by the...
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
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
Owner convicted after dog attack kills 22 ewes and injures 48
A dog owner in Wales has been convicted following a livestock attack whereby 22 pregnant sheep were killed and a...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying remains 'serious cause for concern' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reiterated and republished prevention advice and legal information regarding livestock worrying. The union said...
