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Vet describes dog attack as 'most prolific' ever seen

Two sheep have died, with 20 left seriously injured, in a dog attack on a sheep flock in Essex, prompting an NFU appeal to dog owners.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Vet describes dog attack as 'most prolific' ever seen

Two sheep have died, with 20 left seriously injured, in a dog attack on a sheep flock in Essex, prompting an NFU appeal to dog owners. The attack took place on April 6 in Chelmsford, and was discovered...

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