Cost of farm animals savaged by dogs rises a 'staggering' 50 per cent

The cost of dog attacks on livestock has risen by approximately 51.3 per cent during the first quarter of 2021, claims data from NFU Mutual has revealed.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Cost of farm animals savaged by dogs rises a 'staggering' 50 per cent

The cost of dog attacks on livestock has risen by approximately 51.3 per cent during the first quarter of 2021, claims data from NFU Mutual has revealed. It is estimated the crime cost £686,015 in...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

BROMLEYMARSH PEDIGREE ANGUS

BROMLEYMARSH PEDIGREE ANGUS

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

Limousin and Charolais Bulls

Limousin and Charolais Bulls

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLS SEAFIELD PEDIGREES

ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLS SEAFIELD PEDIGREES

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Farm Business

Report reveals how data mapping can offer economic insights for farmers

Report reveals how data mapping can offer economic insights for farmers

New study pinpoints how farmers can best address both their business and environmental concerns

clock 17 October 2025 • 2 min read
Lidl GB commits £30bn investment into British food and farming

Lidl GB commits £30bn investment into British food and farming

The retailer said the commitment over the next five years was a long term investment in UK agriculture

Alex Black
clock 16 October 2025 • 2 min read
More than 90% of Welsh farmers receive BPS payout ahead of SFS introduction

More than 90% of Welsh farmers receive BPS payout ahead of SFS introduction

NFU Cymru welcomes the move and says summer drought has left farmers facing cash flow issues

clock 16 October 2025 • 3 min read