Sheep
Video: Dozens of sheep drown in southwest Scotland
Reports have emerged of dozens of sheep drowing in southwest Scotland as a result of the River Nith flooding. Sheep...
Sheep worrying
Sheep
NSA calls out Netflix for 'ignoring' severity of sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has criticised Netflix after a Christmas film on the streaming platform showed “complete disregard” for...
Other
Owner ordered to destroy dog after deaths of sheep on farm
A Derbyshire man has been court ordered to destroy his dog after an incident seen the deaths of two sheep...
N.Ireland
Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture
As a well-known farmer and former international rugby player, Rory Best, is adding his voice to the 2022 ‘Right Side...
Sheep
NSA pleas with dog owners to take responsibility for sheep worrying
Findings of a recent survey completed by the National Sheep Association (NSA) have revealed that less than 5% of sheep...
Sheep
Dog dies in Cheshire sheep worrying incident
A dog has died as a result of a sheep worrying incident in Disley, Cheshire, northwest England, Cheshire Police Rural...
Sheep
Ministers urged to use opportunity to legislate against sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging ministers to take advantage of current legislation passing through parliament and legislate to...
Sheep
NSA issues advice on how best to deal with a sheep worrying attack
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers across the UK to update themselves with the latest guidance on...
Sheep
NSA ready to #LeadOn the fight against sheep worrying by dogs
With the devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs continuing to affect sheep farmers and their flocks across the UK,...
Sheep
NSA and RSPCA unite to raise public awareness of sheep worrying by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) are uniting to highlight...
N.Ireland
Dog attacks estimated to cost more than £115,000 in Northern Ireland
Dog attacks on farm animals across Northern Ireland cost over £115,000 in 2020, according to new statistics released by rural...
N.Ireland
Dog owners warned of consequences to livestock worrying
Worrying livestock, especially sheep during lambing season, is a very serious concern for farmers, the local authority in counties Armagh...
Sheep
Lanarkshire farmer shoots dog caught worrying sheep
Police in Scotland have launched an appeal to find the owners of three dogs involved in a worrying incident which...
Rural Life
Parliamentary Committee finds Scottish dog control laws 'not fit for purpose'
NFU Scotland has welcomed a report from an influential parliamentary committee that scrutinised the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010...
Rural Life
'You think your dog is just playing with sheep...that could change'
The National Farmers Union for Scotland (NFU Scotland) and local police in the Lothians and Borders region are teaming up...
Agri-Business
Cost of livestock attacks doubles to £285,000 in Wales
Dog attacks on livestock set Welsh farms back by a total of £285,000 last year – more than double the...
Agri-Business
Scotland launches public consultation to tackle attacks on livestock
A Scottish politician has launched a consultation on her proposed Bill to give greater powers to police and courts in...
Rural Life
5 livestock worrying incidents reported in less than a month in Dorset
Officers at a rural police force say they have already dealt with five livestock worrying within the first four weeks...
