Sheep worrying incidents leave farmers feeling 'anxious, angry and 'upset', NSA survey finds

Farmers’ mental health has been adversely impacted by sheep worrying incidents, with feelings of anxiety, anger, stress and frustration running high, according to a National Sheep Association’s (NSA) survey.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 5 min read
Sheep worrying incidents leave farmers feeling 'anxious, angry and 'upset', NSA survey finds

Farmers' mental health has been adversely impacted by sheep worrying incidents, with feelings of anxiety, anger, stress and frustration running high, according to a National Sheep Association's (NSA) survey...

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