Sheep-farming MSP 'dismayed' after sheep plunges into sea following suspected dog attack

"This is the sort of thing which keeps crofters and farmers awake at night"

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“We deeply care for the welfare of our livestock and it is gut-wrenching when something like this happens due to the irresponsibility of a pet-owner."
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“We deeply care for the welfare of our livestock and it is gut-wrenching when something like this happens due to the irresponsibility of a pet-owner."

A suspected livestock worrying incident in Scotland which led to the death of a sheep at sea has caused dismay and shock. Tim Eagle, a Highlands and Islands MSP, who runs a small sheep farm, said he...

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