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Livestock Worrying

Commons · Question 47542 · Tabled 23 Apr 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 7 May 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help increase levels of public awareness of the responsibilities of dog owners to prevent livestock worrying incidents.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 7 May 2025

The Countryside Code highlights best practice for signage for livestock keepers, and comprehensive guidance for dog walkers. We encourage livestock keepers to adhere to this, raising public awareness by indicating the presence of animals with signs on wal...