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RSPCA Assured issues guidance on how to help livestock cope with stress caused by fireworks

Polling reveals an estimated 6.16 million households (22%) in England and Wales plan to set off fireworks this season

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
RSPCA Assured issues guidance on how to help livestock cope with stress caused by fireworks

Loud bangs and flashing lights from fireworks displays can lead to cattle and sheep running away in panic and injuring themselves on fences, farm equipment or even running onto busy roads, risking death...

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