Spring Sheep/Lambs-Dogs

The lambing season can be a wonderful time of the year, but livestock worrying, which can be caused when dogs chase or attack sheep, can have serious effects on animals including stress, injury, abortion, and death

Sheep do not cope well with stressful situations and can even die from shock days after the event. It can also have a devastating impact on the owner of the animal with veterinary costs and seeing their animals suffer from the ordeal.

“If you live near land with livestock in it, ensure that you know where your dog is at all times and that your property is secure so your dog can’t escape at any time. It is the owner’s responsibility to keep their dog under control