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Dog owner pays farmers more than £11k after livestock worrying attack

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said several sheep belonging to multiple farmers were killed by two dogs, and the shock caused further damage and losses afterwards

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
"Livestock worrying has a serious effect on farmers, who not only lose animals immediately, but may continue to suffer losses weeks or months later."
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"Livestock worrying has a serious effect on farmers, who not only lose animals immediately, but may continue to suffer losses weeks or months later."

Farmers have been paid over £11,000 in compensation after dogs attacked and killed livestock at a Warwickshire farm. Warwickshire Rural Crime Team confirmed a dog owner had paid close to £11,500 to...

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