Dog attack

West Yorkshire farmer reveals 'trauma' of dog attack incident

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West Yorkshire farmer reveals 'trauma' of dog attack incident

Andrew Dixon said he has been left 'emotionally distressed' after witnessing a dog attack which killed one Texel ewe

clock 26 November 2023 • 3 min read
Over 30 sheep stolen and 3 ewes killed in Powys

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Over 30 sheep stolen and 3 ewes killed in Powys

Dyfed-Powys Police said they are investigating two incidents involving a dog attack and the theft of livestock

clock 26 November 2023 • 1 min read
Lamb killed and one ewe injured after dog attacks in Wiltshire

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Lamb killed and one ewe injured after dog attacks in Wiltshire

Officers said two incidents in as many days had taken place at Middle Chase Farm in Bowerchalke

clock 23 November 2023 • 1 min read
Emergency Efra committee triggered on proposed American XL bully dog ban

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Emergency Efra committee triggered on proposed American XL bully dog ban

Dr Neil Hudson has been confirmed as chair of the meeting

clock 18 October 2023 • 2 min read
Three lambs and a sheep injured after dog attack in North Wales

Rural crime

Three lambs and a sheep injured after dog attack in North Wales

North Wales Police have appealed to the public to seek more information about the attack

clock 17 October 2023 • 1 min read
Prime Minister to ban American bully XL dogs

Rural crime

Prime Minister to ban American bully XL dogs

22 pregnant ewes were killed in an attack by two American bully XL dogs earlier this year

clock 16 September 2023 • 2 min read
Poorly trained lockdown dogs blamed for rise in livestock attacks

Livestock

Poorly trained lockdown dogs blamed for rise in livestock attacks

The National Sheep Association ( NSA) warns a rise in behavioural issues in pet dogs bought during the pandemic could be linked to a spike in sheep worrying

clock 31 May 2023 • 1 min read
Dog kills chicken in 'unprovoked attack'

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Dog kills chicken in 'unprovoked attack'

A chicken was killed by dog which was 'intentionally' set on by the animal

clock 19 May 2023 • 1 min read
Dog attack leaves ewe and 23 lambs dead

Livestock

Dog attack leaves ewe and 23 lambs dead

A ewe and 21 lambs have been killed after two dogs were let loose in a field in Kent.

clock 27 April 2023 • 2 min read
Dog owner pays compensation for sheep attack

Livestock

Dog owner pays compensation for sheep attack

A dog owner on the Isle of Wight has paid £300 in compensation following the death of a sheep in a livestock worrying incident.

clock 15 April 2023 • 2 min read