livestock worrying

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

Farmers have expressed concern about the Government's decision to potentially scrap the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill

Police Scotland have launched an appeal to find those responsible

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

"It was carnage. The faces of the sheep were all savaged by a dog."

Loose dogs have savaged 18 calves in an attack which the farmer said was 'up there with one of the grimmest things I have ever seen'.

Reporter Chris Brayford discusses the impact livestock worrying can have on farmers and why respect from dog owners for the countryside is paramount to solving the problem in the future.

Police said the financial and emotional damage to the farmer would be felt for a 'long time'

Cheshire Police said it was the second incident of livestock worrying concerning the dog walker, and the third involving the dog (WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES)

NFU Mutual has released its annual crime report which found incidents had cost farm businesses £52.8m