Government launches crackdown on livestock worrying in England and Wales

New measures to crack down on livestock worrying are set to be brought in across England and Wales through the Kept Animals Bill, which was introduced to Parliament this week.

Abi Kay
clock • 2 min read
Government launches crackdown on livestock worrying in England and Wales

New measures to crack down on livestock worrying are set to be brought in across England and Wales through the Kept Animals Bill, which was introduced to Parliament this week. Police will be given additional...

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