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Aphra Brandreth - MP for Chester South and Eddisbury: "Dog attacks can have devastating consequences for farmers and their animals"

Ms Brandreth writes about The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill which could help provide better protections for farmers and their livestock

Chris Brayford
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Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said: "(Dog) attacks cause injury and just a single dog bite can be fatal. Pregnant ewes can lose their lambs when chased by dogs, and the stress caused by attacks can lead to mothers abandoning their new-born lambs."
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Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said: "(Dog) attacks cause injury and just a single dog bite can be fatal. Pregnant ewes can lose their lambs when chased by dogs, and the stress caused by attacks can lead to mothers abandoning their new-born lambs."

On November 29, Parliament debated an important Private Members' Bill in the House of Commons. It rightly had the focus of attention on the day within Parliament and beyond. While the news coverage...

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