Calf put to sleep following livestock worrying incident in Powys

Police said two calves had been attacked during the incident, but one had sustained a broken leg among its injuries, which led to it being euthanised

Chris Brayford
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"Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us."

A calf has been put to sleep after sustaining serious injuries during a dog attack on a farm in the Dolanog area of Llwydiarth. Welshpool, Llanfyllin, and Llanfair Caereinion Police said two calves...

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