A major update to the law relating to dogs attacking livestock comes into effect today.

Gay welcomed the changes introduced by the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, which will now see: the maximum penalty facing those whose dogs attack or chase livestock rise from ...

Livestock guardian dogs protect livestock including sheep, goats and cattle from predators such as bears, wolves and even robbers. Rather than move their animals around, like a herding breed would, ...

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Government says the stronger protections are designed to prevent livestock death and injury in England and Wales, saving ...

A new law in England and Wales strengthens protections for farm animals, introducing unlimited fines and tougher police ...

From Wednesday, March 18, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs said police could take dogs away from owners ...

Norfolk dog owners have been reminded to keep their pets on a short lead around farm animals as new legislation comes into effect as part of ...

Humberside Police’s Rural Task Force team is asking dog owners to be considerate around livestock and keep their pets on ...

New powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock will come into force later this month, giving police stronger tools to protect ...

As Colorado reintroduces wolves into the landscape, tension continues to rise as ranchers and state officials try to limit conflict with the predators. While many of the conflict mitigation techniques ...