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Britain's loneliest sheep saved from shoreline

Police Scotland

Monday, 6 November 2023

Britain's loneliest sheep saved from shoreline

A ewe that was dubbed Britain's loneliest sheep has been rescued from a remote shore in the Scottish Highlands.

Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team deal with livestock attacks

Cumbria Constabulary

Thursday, 2 November 2023

Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team deal with livestock attacks

The Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team has been dealing with reports of livestock attacks.

XL Bully type dogs added to list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act

National

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

XL Bully type dogs added to list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act

New laws banning XL Bully type dogs have been laid in Parliament on October 31st

Welsh farmer praises 'loyal' sheepdog for rescue mission during Storm Babet

Wales - North Wales Police

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Welsh farmer praises 'loyal' sheepdog for rescue mission during Storm Babet

Llyr Jones said his 10-year-old sheepdog Patsy rescued three sheep from a flooded field in North Wales

Artificial insemination tanks stolen in County Tyrone

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Artificial insemination tanks stolen in County Tyrone

Two artificial insemination tanks have been stolen during a burglary in Clogher, County Tyrone.

Mark Amos Mabey caused 'unnecessary suffering' on 11 dogs

Dorset Police

Monday, 30 October 2023

Mark Amos Mabey caused 'unnecessary suffering' on 11 dogs

A man who caused the suffering of 11 dogs has been banned from keeping the animal for seven years.

North Yorkshire Police appeal after 29 sheep stolen from land near Greenhow

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 30 October 2023

North Yorkshire Police appeal after 29 sheep stolen from land near Greenhow

Police are appealing for information after 29 sheep were stolen from land near Greenhow, North Yorkshire.

Two calves butchered in 'wicked and unbelievable' farm attack

West Mercia Police

Monday, 30 October 2023

Two calves butchered in 'wicked and unbelievable' farm attack

Two calves have been killed and others injured in a 'wicked' and 'unbelievable' overnight farm attack in Worcestershire.

Livestock theft and attacks rise as farmers urged to bolster security

National

Monday, 30 October 2023

Livestock theft and attacks rise as farmers urged to bolster security

Livestock rustling cost an estimated £2.7 million in 2022, up nearly 10 percent compared to the year before, according to NFU Mutual's latest figures.

Derbyshire fire fighters rescue dehydrated calf from muddy bog

Derbyshire Constabulary

Monday, 23 October 2023

Derbyshire fire fighters rescue dehydrated calf from muddy bog

A young calf was stuck up to her chin in mud when fire fighters found her and had likely been there all night.

Large number of lambs stolen from west Dorset field

Dorset Police

Friday, 20 October 2023

Large number of lambs stolen from west Dorset field

A large number of lambs have been stolen from a west Dorset field.

Farmers sentenced over animal cruelty in Staffordshire

Staffordshire Police

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Farmers sentenced over animal cruelty in Staffordshire

Two farmers have been sentenced for breaching animal welfare regulations after trading standards officers said calves were found in poor conditions with little food and water.

Lambs and sheep injured in suspected dog attack in Gwynedd

Wales - North Wales Police

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Lambs and sheep injured in suspected dog attack in Gwynedd

Police are investigating after several sheep were injured in a suspected dog attack in Gwynedd

Calls for tougher action on sheep attacks ahead of King's Speech

National

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Calls for tougher action on sheep attacks ahead of King's Speech

Farm leaders are requesting new livestock worrying legislation ahead of the upcoming King’s Speech after the government ditched tougher measures in the summer.

Pigs left injured as others are stolen from farm near Lichfield

Staffordshire Police

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Pigs left injured as others are stolen from farm near Lichfield

Police say a number of pigs were injured in incidents which saw nine others stolen near Lichfield.

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