Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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.
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.
Northumbria Police
Monday, 16 October 2023
Valais Ewe stolen from Northumberland farm
A valais ewe has been stolen from a farm in Hexham, Northumberland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
