Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
North Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Piglets rescued from barn blaze at Castleton, near Whitby
Three piglets had to be rescued from a barn fire at Castleton which left the building completely burnt out.
Kent Police
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Police warn farmers after spate of unexplained and ‘abhorrent’ sheep killings in Sevenoaks
Farmers have been put on high alert after a spate of unexplained sheep deaths.
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 1 December 2023
South Devon cow stolen from farm field in East Knoyle
A cow was stolen from a field on a farm and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Seventy turkeys and equipment stolen from Bridport farm
Police are appealing for information after 70 live turkeys and equipment was stolen from a farm in the Bridport area.
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Police appeal as 'substantial number of sheep' stolen from farmland in Coleraine
Police have issued an appeal after a "substantial number of sheep" were stolen from farmland in Co Derry.
North Yorkshire Police
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
North Yorkshire person contracts strain of flu similar to pig virus
A single human case of an influenza strain that is currently circulating in pigs in the UK has been confirmed in North Yorkshire.
National
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Farmers seeking help with lambing can now apply to student initiative
Farmers seeking help with lambing can now use a sheep sector initiative which pairs businesses with agricultural and veterinary students.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 27 November 2023
West Yorkshire farmer reveals trauma of dog attack incident
Andrew Dixon said he has been left 'emotionally distressed' after witnessing a dog attack which killed one Texel ewe
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday, 27 November 2023
Devonshire farmer fined after cattle trample dog walker
A Devonshire farmer has been fined nearly £7,000 after his cows attacked a dog walker on a public footpath.
Kent Police
Monday, 27 November 2023
Four additional cases of bluetongue found at farms in Kent
Defra confirmed a total of five cows have been culled since November 11 after contracting bluetongue
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 24 November 2023
Lamb killed and one ewe injured after dog attacks in Wiltshire
Officers said two incidents in as many days had taken place at Middle Chase Farm in Bowerchalke
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Friday, 24 November 2023
Dyfed-Powys Police appeal after dozens of sheep stolen
Police are appealing for information after dozens of sheep were stolen from a Powys farm.
Sussex Police
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Two Plumpton College students arrested after sheep killed
Two students have been arrested after a sheep was killed on the South Downs.
National
Friday, 17 November 2023
Ireland to issue €300 on-the-spot fines for sheep worrying
Dog owners in Ireland who fail to keep their dogs under control around livestock will face €300 (£263) on-the-spot fines from 1 December.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Beef and sheep farmer convicted over animals suffering
A six-month custodial sentence has been given to a beef and sheep farmer who failed to provide suitable care for his livestock and for disposing of livestock carcasses.
