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Lamb killed and one ewe injured after dog attacks in Wiltshire

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

Dyfed-Powys Police appeal after dozens of sheep stolen

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.

Two Plumpton College students arrested after sheep killed

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.

Ireland to issue €300 on-the-spot fines for sheep worrying

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.

Heartbreak as 17 chickens stolen from inner-city farm in Birmingham

West Midlands Police

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Heartbreak as 17 chickens stolen from inner-city farm in Birmingham

An inner-city farm providing families with access to animals has been left devastated after 17 chickens were stolen.

Beef and sheep farmer convicted over animals suffering

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.

Farmers on high alert after bluetongue confirmed in Kent

National

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Farmers on high alert after bluetongue confirmed in Kent

Livestock farmers across the UK are being urged to stay vigilant after bluetongue virus (BTV) was detected in a dairy cow in Kent

Charity fund set up by farmers who rescued world's loneliest sheep

National

Monday, 13 November 2023

Charity fund set up by farmers who rescued world's loneliest sheep

A fund has been set up by Scottish farmers involved in the rescue of the 'world's loneliest sheep' after a tidal wave of goodwill from the public.

Calf rescued after falling into slurry pit

West Mercia Police

Friday, 10 November 2023

Calf rescued after falling into slurry pit

Fire crews have rescued a calf that fell into a slurry pit in Shropshire.

Investigation launched after three cows stolen from Staffordshire farm

Staffordshire Police

Friday, 10 November 2023

Investigation launched after three cows stolen from Staffordshire farm

An investigation has been launched after three cows were stolen from a farm in Stafford.

Hunt for dog owner after sheep killed in attack on farm near Nuneaton

Warwickshire Police

Friday, 10 November 2023

Hunt for dog owner after sheep killed in attack on farm near Nuneaton

Other sheep were left injured as a result of the dog attack on farmland off Wood Lane, Arley

Five sheep drown after dog attack in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Police

Thursday, 9 November 2023

Five sheep drown after dog attack in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Police warned dog owners after a 'spate' of incidents in the county

Loose dogs kill six sheep and injure 20 in 'shocking' attack

Gloucestershire Constabulary

Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Loose dogs kill six sheep and injure 20 in 'shocking' attack

Out-of-control dogs have killed six sheep and injured a further twenty after they ran amok on farmland in Gloucestershire.

Farmer wins £30k over false RSPCA cruelty claim

Lincolnshire Police

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Farmer wins £30k over false RSPCA cruelty claim

Wrongfully accused livestock farmer awarded funds following sheep beheading claim

Fiona Update: 'Britain's loneliest sheep' is settling into new home after cliff rescue

Police Scotland

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Fiona Update: 'Britain's loneliest sheep' is settling into new home after cliff rescue

"She is doing absolutely phenomenal .. eating and drinking really well" after being stranded for more than two years on her own at the foot of cliffs close to the Cromarty Firth

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