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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts

Operation Recall: New initiative aims to tackle livestock worrying

Cheshire Constabulary

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Operation Recall: New initiative aims to tackle livestock worrying

A new initiative aimed at educating the public on the impact of livestock worrying could be rolled out across the UK following a successful trial in Cheshire.

Two calves killed in farm attack which left two more needing to be put down

West Mercia Police

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Two calves killed in farm attack which left two more needing to be put down

Two calves have been killed and two more will be put to sleep after at an attack at a farm in Frankley, with police believing the calves were targeted for illegal meat markets.

Valais Ewe stolen from Northumberland farm

Northumbria Police

Monday, 16 October 2023

Valais Ewe stolen from Northumberland farm

A valais ewe has been stolen from a farm in Hexham, Northumberland.

NI farmer sentenced after failing to present animals for TB testing

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Friday, 13 October 2023

NI farmer sentenced after failing to present animals for TB testing

A Northern Irish farmer has been ordered to pay out over £1,500 after failing to present all animals for bovine TB testing.

Fatal livestock diseases on rise in Europe, farmers warned

National

Friday, 13 October 2023

Fatal livestock diseases on rise in Europe, farmers warned

Farmers are being reminded of the disease risks associated with importing live animals from overseas, as numerous disease continue to spread in Europe.

Milngavie teenager and horse attacked in country park by English Bull Terriers

Police Scotland

Monday, 9 October 2023

Milngavie teenager and horse attacked in country park by English Bull Terriers

Elisa Lanzai had been out riding her horse Smithy when the two were targeted by a pack of out-of-control English Bull Terriers in Milngavie's Mugdock Country Park.

Four pet lambs stolen in Egdon near Worcester

West Mercia Police

Monday, 9 October 2023

Four pet lambs stolen in Egdon near Worcester

An appeal has been made after four pet lambs were stolen from a Worcestershire village.

Several dogs seized and man arrested in animal cruelty crackdown

Cumbria Constabulary

Monday, 9 October 2023

Several dogs seized and man arrested in animal cruelty crackdown

A man has been arrested and several dogs seized after police raided properties as part of their crackdown on rural crime.

Several animals injured in cattle truck crash on Erskine Bridge

Police Scotland

Friday, 6 October 2023

Several animals injured in cattle truck crash on Erskine Bridge

A driver has been charged after a crash with a cattle truck caused a road to be shut for over 12 hours.

Owner overjoyed to be reunited with beloved family dog who was stolen in truck theft

Staffordshire Police

Friday, 6 October 2023

Owner overjoyed to be reunited with beloved family dog who was stolen in truck theft

A dog lover is rejoicing after being reunited with his much-missed terrier dog who was stolen along with his owner's truck.

Hunt on to find missing dog after pick-up truck stolen from farm

Staffordshire Police

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Hunt on to find missing dog after pick-up truck stolen from farm

A dog is missing after a pick-up truck was stolen from a Midlands farm.

Multi-coloured sheep raise thousands of pounds for Rainbow Trust charity

National

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Multi-coloured sheep raise thousands of pounds for Rainbow Trust charity

A trio of rainbow-coloured Cheviot sheep have raised £2,100 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity after being sold at a livestock auction in Skipton

Huge fire at Elmtree Farm in Sellindge, near Ashford, destroys cattle barns

Kent Police

Monday, 2 October 2023

Huge fire at Elmtree Farm in Sellindge, near Ashford, destroys cattle barns

A farmer suffered burns saving his animals as a devastating fire ripped through two barns.

More than 30 sheep killed in 'horrific' attack as two dogs escape from garden

Warwickshire Police

Monday, 2 October 2023

More than 30 sheep killed in 'horrific' attack as two dogs escape from garden

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team has issued details of the sheep-worrying incident

County Durham villagers plagued by 'menacing' dogs that attacked sheep and killed lamb

Durham Constabulary

Monday, 2 October 2023

County Durham villagers plagued by 'menacing' dogs that attacked sheep and killed lamb

A County Durham farmer has said their village is being plagued by "menacing" dogs which have attacked and killed sheep.

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