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EXCLUSIVE - Ann Davies: "Once the damage is done, once a flock is destroyed, it cannot be undone"

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EXCLUSIVE - Ann Davies: "Once the damage is done, once a flock is destroyed, it cannot be undone"

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

clock 03 November 2025 • 4 min read
In Your Field: Dan Jones – "Maybe next we'll need a sign that says: 'Caution: Countryside may contain natural features'"

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In Your Field: Dan Jones – "Maybe next we'll need a sign that says: 'Caution: Countryside may contain natural features'"

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

clock 20 October 2025 • 3 min read
Dog owner makes two court appearances within 52 days for livestock worrying and assaulting an emergency worker

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Dog owner makes two court appearances within 52 days for livestock worrying and assaulting an emergency worker

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

clock 18 September 2025 • 3 min read
Dog owners urged to keep dogs on leads on summer outings

Sheep worrying

Dog owners urged to keep dogs on leads on summer outings

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

clock 19 August 2025 • 2 min read
'Touch and go' if sheep will survive dog attack

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'Touch and go' if sheep will survive dog attack

clock 16 August 2025 • 1 min read
Owner banned from dog walking near livestock after admitting to repeated offences

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Owner banned from dog walking near livestock after admitting to repeated offences

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

clock 11 August 2025 • 5 min read
Nine lambs killed in dog attack at Welsh farm

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Nine lambs killed in dog attack at Welsh farm

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

clock 10 August 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: We want everyone to come home safe

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From the editor: We want everyone to come home safe

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers' testimonies crucial in progression of livestock worrying Bill

Rural crime

Farmers' testimonies crucial in progression of livestock worrying Bill

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill is getting closer to being passed into legislation, and farmers have been praised for sharing what can often be difficult and heartbreaking experiences on the issue

clock 07 July 2025 • 6 min read
Dog owner pays farmers more than £11k after livestock worrying attack

Rural crime

Dog owner pays farmers more than £11k after livestock worrying attack

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said several sheep belonging to multiple farmers were killed by two dogs, and the shock caused further damage and losses afterwards

clock 30 June 2025 • 2 min read