"This is not just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it is also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risk if the animals get onto the road."
Owners have been informed once more to keep pets on a lead this summer after a dog attack led to the death of livestock on a farm in Wales.
Lampeter, Aberaeron, and Llandysul Police said a dog, which was off its lead, had killed nine lambs at a farm in the Maen-Y-Groes area near New Quay on July 29.
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Police constable Jonathan Thomas said livestock worrying is a criminal offence which comes under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
He added incidents can cause sheep unnecessary suffering, injuries and even death which was evident in this situation.
PC Thomas added: "This is not just a threat to a farmer or land owner's livelihood, it is also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risk if the animals get onto the road.
"Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us at 101 or @dyfed-powys.police.uk.
"Please quote reference number 25000639394."
Take the Lead
You can support Farmers Guardian's 'Take the Lead' campaign, in association with the National Sheep Association, to raise awareness of keeping dogs on lead when near livestock.
We can provide you with free signs, in English and Welsh, to place around your farm warning dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead near livestock.
To request yours, send a stamped self-addressed A4 envelope to: FG Take the Lead, Farmers Guardian, Unit 4, Fulwood Business Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9NZ.
We will be able to send up to 25 signs.
Alternatively, you can contact reporter Chris Brayford if you have been a victim of a livestock worrying incident and if you wish to share your story at [email protected].
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