Devolved PolicyCall for farmers'views on sheep worrying

摘要

You may have recently seen that new dog protection livestock legislation has been introduced by Emma Harper MSP on 14th May 2020 has been progressing through Scottish Parliament.It seeks to strengthen and update the law on livestock worrying, in the main, by amending the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.NSA Scottish Region is actively seeking evidence and your views on the Bill, which amends the existing law on what is called 'livestock worrying' whereby a dog chases, attacks or kills farmed animals, to present to the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee. It is particularly importantthat NSA Scottish Region gains evidence on this matter. We are all aware that occurrences are consistently happening, but to gauge the number of attacks and severity is essential to amending legislation to protect flock welfare, profitability, and general well-being.