Take The Lead

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Lord Colgrain, commenting on the passing of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill in the House of Lords, said it could be one of the best presents for farmers this Christmas

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said the Bill could receive Royal Assent as early as next month

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies writes on the devastation of dog attacks on farm businesses, and why farmers desperately need action and clarity from Government to update current legislation

Dan Jones farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm, which sits on the Great Orme, a limestone headland which rises up 208 metres (682 feet) on the North Wales coast near Llandudno. His Farm Business Tenancy covers the 58 hectares (143 acres) at Parc Farm, plus 364ha (900 acres) of grazing rights on the hill

Officers said Demi Leigh James had pleaded guilty to livestock worrying at court in June after her dog attacked 25 ewes. And then just over six weeks later, she was sentenced for biting and punching a police officer

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has warned the public that a ‘single moment of inattention can lead to devastating consequences’

Northamptonshire Police had linked Jose Lopez-Vidal to at least three dog attacks on farms which led to lambs being injured or killed

Livestock worrying can lead to unnecessary suffering, injuries and even death