Survey looks at rising issue of livestock worrying in UK

Sheep producers are being urged to share their experiences on dog attacks as part of a new survey looking at the crime's impact on the sector.

An increasing number of horrific dog attacks on livestock have been reported across the UK following a rise in rural visitors as a result of the pandemic.

According to the latest figures, the cost of attacks rose by an estimated 50% during the first quarter of 2021.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its 2022 sheep worrying by dogs survey in response.

The group said many farmers experience problems with dogs chasing and attacking sheep on a weekly basis.