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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Dorset Police
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Two tiny lambs stolen from small family farm in Bridport
A family have been left "devastated" after two lambs were stolen from a field in Bridport.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.