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Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation

National

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation

The number of bluetongue cases in Norfolk and Kent could soon reach 50 as farmers and vets have organised an 'urgent' meeting to discuss the situation.

Farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals

Gloucestershire Constabulary

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals

A Gloucestershire farmer has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a ram, failing in his duty of care to five ewes and also of failing to dispose of the carcasses of at least five sheep.

Three dogs shot after four separate sheep attacks in Cheshire

Cheshire Constabulary

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Three dogs shot after four separate sheep attacks in Cheshire

Police are warning the public to ensure they have control of their pets when around livestock, after three dogs were recently shot in Cheshire alone.

Woman left with broken leg after being attacked by cow while out dog walking in Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Woman left with broken leg after being attacked by cow while out dog walking in Yorkshire

A woman was airlifted to hospital with a broken leg after being attacked by a cow in Yorkshire on New Year’s Day.

Police set to be given more powers to crack down on livestock worrying

National

Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Police set to be given more powers to crack down on livestock worrying

Police are set to be given further powers to crack down on livestock worrying as part of new proposals to secure more prosecutions.

Family's Christmas wish for missing donkey 'stolen for Nativity play' to be returned safe

Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police

Friday, 22 December 2023

Family's Christmas wish for missing donkey 'stolen for Nativity play' to be returned safe

This Christmas one family in Carmarthenshire only want one thing, for their pet donkey to come home.

Farmer dismay as Tamworth sows butchered in field

Dorset Police

Friday, 22 December 2023

Farmer dismay as Tamworth sows butchered in field

Dorset pig farmer James Hull has spoken of his “horror” as two of his valued Tamworth sows were illegally slaughtered and butchered in a field just yards away from his house in the run-up to Christmas.

Dog owner fined after livestock worrying incident in Cheshire

Cheshire Constabulary

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Dog owner fined after livestock worrying incident in Cheshire

The dog owner was fined and ordered to pay court costs of £790

Firefighters save animals from barn fire in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Police

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Firefighters save animals from barn fire in Lincolnshire

The owners of a Lincolnshire village farm have thanked everyone for their offers of help following a large barn fire.

Sheep killed with hammer and stolen at Middleton, Suffolk

Suffolk Constabulary

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Sheep killed with hammer and stolen at Middleton, Suffolk

Police are appealing for information after a sheep was killed with a hammer and stolen from a field.

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team urge dog owners to keep control of their dogs over the festive period

Cheshire Constabulary

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team urge dog owners to keep control of their dogs over the festive period

Police are reminding dog owners to make sure they have control over their dogs when they are walking in the countryside over the festive period.

Hereford and Angus cattle stolen from farm in Somerset

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Hereford and Angus cattle stolen from farm in Somerset

Avon and Somerset Police said beef cattle had been stolen from a farm in Shepton Mallet

‘Worrying’ number of sheep theft reports in Co. Antrim – PSNI

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Monday, 18 December 2023

‘Worrying’ number of sheep theft reports in Co. Antrim – PSNI

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following a “worrying” third report of stolen sheep in Co. Antrim in recent weeks.

Farming business fined after woman killed in cow attack

Northumbria Police

Monday, 18 December 2023

Farming business fined after woman killed in cow attack

A farming business has been fined after a woman was killed after being butted several times by a cow.

Defra confirms 22 bluetongue cases but 'no evidence' virus is circulating

National

Monday, 18 December 2023

Defra confirms 22 bluetongue cases but 'no evidence' virus is circulating

New cases of bluetongue have brought the total number to 22 since the initial outbreak last month, but there is still 'no evidence' the virus is circulating, Defra says.

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