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Dog attacks leave two lambs dead as farmer endures repeated livestock worrying incidents

Farmer speaks out following escalation in dog attacks

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A farmer has urged pet owners to keep dogs on a lead following the death of two lambs
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A farmer has urged pet owners to keep dogs on a lead following the death of two lambs

A farmer in Lancashire has issued a plea to dog owners after eight months of repeated livestock attacks have left two lambs dead and other animals injured. Ella Mason, a farm worker at Horrocksford...

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