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Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals

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March 2026

Tougher police powers as four in five farmers have sheep flock attacked by dogs.

Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals

A new law recently passed sees farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks with maximum penalty for Livestock Worrying, when an owned dog or one you are in charge of, attacks or chases livestock on agricultural land. Fines will increase from £1,000 to an unlimited fine and police given powers to detain dogs believed to pose an ongoing threat to livestock.

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