Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 47542

Livestock Worrying

Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

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

Daniel Zeichner
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...
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