NSA sheep worrying campaign highlights concerning gap between dog owners' awareness and behaviour

For the first time the NSA鈥檚 sheep worrying survey gathered data from the UK鈥檚 dog-owning public to better understand how to target trends and behaviours of those at risk of causing distress to livestock

News and business reporter

30 March 2026 鈥� 4 min read

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging dog owners to act responsibly as it launches its 2026 annual campaign (March 30 鈥� April 6) tackling the persistent and devastating issue of sheep worrying...

Isle of Man considers tougher fines for dog attacks on livestock

Under Manx law, dog owners can be fined up to 拢1,000 if their pet is found worrying livestock while straying, or not under control, on farmland

Chris Brayford

26 May 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Sheep worrying

NSA sheep worrying campaign highlights concerning gap between dog owners' awareness and behaviour

For the first time the NSA鈥檚 sheep worrying survey gathered data from the UK鈥檚 dog-owning public to better understand how to target trends and behaviours of those at risk of causing distress to livestock

Mia Willemsen

30 March 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Sheep worrying

Dog attack on 34 pregnant ewes could cost farmer 拢15k

Lincolnshire Police said four sheep died at the scene, and 30 additional sheep later died as a result of shock and injuries sustained during the dog attack

Chris Brayford

23 March 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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