Livestock worrying in south west data released by NFU Mutual

Distracted dog owners who believe their pets would never attack farm animals are putting sheep in the south west at risk of horrific and fatal injuries, new research from NFU Mutual reveals.

NFU Mutual’s latest survey of more than 1,100 dog owners found that nearly four in ten dog owners admit their pet doesn’t always come back when called.

Furthermore, despite nearly two-thirds of dog owners admitting that their dogs chase animals, almost half believe their pet will not harm livestock.