Dogs Worrying Livestock

Humberside Police  - Log 0162 13/04/2025

Crime Number -  25000049748

#RuralTaskForce The RTF have today attended a Livestock Attack in which a Young Lamb has been killed by a dog in the DREWTON area.. Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident please call 101 quoting 25000049748. Please keep Dogs on leads around Livestock. #OpRecall #RuralCrime #Naturewatch Foundation #National Rural Crime Network #Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner

‘Livestock Worrying’ is where a dog attacks or chases livestock causing injury or suffering.

Livestock worrying causes stress and anguish for

farmers seeing their animals suffering, in addition to

the significant financial impact felt.

Risks to the animal include:

• Abortion during pregnancy

• Injury, mutilation, death or euthanasia with

associated financial loss and veterinary costs

• Risk of animals escaping onto highway

Incidents often coincide with lambing period and an increase in countryside visitor numbers.

Note* Legislation allows a farmer to kill the dog if it’s worrying their livestock

A recent NFU Mutual survey highlighted the following:

• 64% of owners admit their dogs chase animals

• Almost half (46%) believe that their dog was not

capable of injuring or killing livestock

• Nearly two thirds of owners let their dog roam off

lead in the countryside

• 39% of owners admit their pets do not always come

back when called

OP Recall is national initiative launched to raise awareness of the issue, educating the public

and partners on the impact of livestock worrying.

A short video highlighting the issues can be viewed https://youtu.be/brmpPlvRHro