‘Completely avoidable’ livestock worrying leaves animals severely injured, Scottish SPCA warns

NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today (Monday, March 30), as dog owners are being urged to act responsibly to help tackle this “persistent and devastating” issue. The NSA has lined up this awareness week with the release of the findings from the farming organisation’s sheep worrying survey, which gathered insight from more than 2,000 dog owners in the UK. The survey, which ran from Januar…

One in 10 dog owners admit sheep worrying incident, survey reveals

More than one in 10 dog owners admit their pet has been involved in sheep worrying — as farmers warn the consequences can be devastating for flocks.

‘Completely avoidable’ livestock worrying leaves animals severely injured, Scottish SPCA warns

The Scottish SPCA is warning dog owners that there is no excuse for allowing pets to worry livestock, highlighting the serious physical and emotional toll it has on animals and people alike. The stark warning forms part of a joint campaign to mark Sheep Worrying Awareness Week, with the National Sheep Association (NSA), and National Farmers Union – Scotland (NFUS). Livestock worrying is when a dog attacks or chases livestock in rural areas or fa…