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11 lambs smothered to death during livestock worrying incident in Wales

"Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us"

Chris Brayford
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"This (livestock worrying) is not just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it is also a dangerous situation for the animals involved."
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"This (livestock worrying) is not just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it is also a dangerous situation for the animals involved."

Officers have confirmed they are investigating an incident of livestock worrying which killed 11 lambs at a farm in Wales. Llandeilo and Llandovery Police said the lambs had been killed at a farm in...

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