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...