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Devon & Cornwall Police Spearhead Take The Lead Campaign To Combat Livestock Attacks

Devon & Cornwall Police

Thursday, 28 March 2024

Devon & Cornwall Police Spearhead Take The Lead Campaign To Combat Livestock Attacks

In an effort to combat the growing issue of livestock worrying, Devon & Cornwall Police have launched the Take The Lead Campaign as part of their support for Op Recall.

Dog attacks on sheep continue to plight farmers, campaign warns

National

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Dog attacks on sheep continue to plight farmers, campaign warns

Dog attacks on sheep continue to plight farmers across the UK, impacting both animal welfare and farmers' mental wellbeing, a new campaign warns.

Police launch investigation after farmer finds severed sheep's head in field

Wales - Gwent Police

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Police launch investigation after farmer finds severed sheep's head in field

Police have been baffled by the discovery of a severed sheep head in a Monmouthshire field.

Farmers fear rising dog attacks this Easter as incidents surge

National

Friday, 22 March 2024

Farmers fear rising dog attacks this Easter as incidents surge

Livestock worth £2.4m were severely injured or killed by dogs last year, up nearly 30% compared to 2022, and farmers are fearing more attacks this Easter.

Huge newborn lamb shocks farmer

National

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Huge newborn lamb shocks farmer

A farmer said he had seen "nothing like it before" when one of his ewes gave birth to a lamb weighing 16kg (35lb).

Yorkshire farmers 'in shock' after lambs killed in fire

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Yorkshire farmers 'in shock' after lambs killed in fire

The fire had reportedly been caused by a heat lamp which was being used to keep the lambs warm in the night

Over 1,000 pigs killed in major farm fire in Northern Ireland

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Over 1,000 pigs killed in major farm fire in Northern Ireland

Over 1,000 pigs have been killed in a fire at a farmyard building in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Ewe found dead after ingesting helium balloon in Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Ewe found dead after ingesting helium balloon in Yorkshire

A North Yorkshire farmer is calling for a ban from councils on helium balloons after he found one of his in-lamb ewes dead.

Lancashire's Mrs Dowsons Farm suffers one of their “toughest days” ever as fire breaks out in barn

Lancashire Constabulary

Friday, 15 March 2024

Lancashire's Mrs Dowsons Farm suffers one of their “toughest days” ever as fire breaks out in barn

A farm in Lancashire says they have suffered one of “toughest days in their long history” after a fire broke out in one of their barns.

Cumbria farm's warning as cows found 'chewing on balloons'

Cumbria Constabulary

Friday, 15 March 2024

Cumbria farm's warning as cows found 'chewing on balloons'

Farmers have issued a warning to the public with balloons threatening the lives of their cows.

Pregnant ewe put down after suspected dog attack

Lancashire Constabulary

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Pregnant ewe put down after suspected dog attack

A farmer has appealed to people to keep their dogs on leads after a pregnant ewe had to be put down following a suspected dog attack.

Police release image of dog owner after livestock killed on Dartmoor

Devon & Cornwall Police

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Police release image of dog owner after livestock killed on Dartmoor

The sheep-worrying incident happened at Saddle Tor and involved what was described as an Alsatian-type dog

Sheep killed at two Claverley farms in Shropshire

West Mercia Police

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Sheep killed at two Claverley farms in Shropshire

Police are appealing for information following two sheep attacks at farms in Shropshire.

Pigs killed in a fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Monday, 11 March 2024

Pigs killed in a fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone

A fire in a Co. Tyrone farm resulted in the death of a number of pigs, despite the best efforts of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) in putting out the blaze.

Body found as police swarm farm buildings in Trowbridge

Wiltshire Police

Monday, 11 March 2024

Body found as police swarm farm buildings in Trowbridge

Police have descended on farm buildings in Trowbridge after a member of the public discovered a dead body.

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