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Jose Lopez-Vidal appeared in court for the second time in 10 months to face livestock worrying charges

In this latest instalment of the Mart's the Heart: Standing the Test of Time series, supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data, Ellie Layton hears from the team at Farmers Marts about its three markets.

Officers said a Black Mule (pictured below) was reportedly killed on-farm by livestock worrying on the day the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 became law

Lincolnshire Police said four sheep died at the scene, and 30 additional sheep later died as a result of shock and injuries sustained during the dog attack

Can the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 deliver for farmers?

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 will come into effect on March 18 to give police greater powers to deal with livestock worrying. But it has not stopped incidents from blighting the countryside so far

Dogs have bitten visitors, owners have been verbally abusive to staff when asked to put their dog on a lead, and dogs have worried livestock

100 Women is a Farmers Guardian initiative which supports women across agriculture and brings groups together to share knowledge, skills and experience

Kicking off Future of Farming at LAMMA with a conversation on people, technology and the next generation.