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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Lincolnshire Police
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Farmer wins £30k over false RSPCA cruelty claim
Wrongfully accused livestock farmer awarded funds following sheep beheading claim
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
















