Dog attack

With sheep worrying a common issue for many farms across the UK, it is important to know legally where farmers stand, and the measures which can be taken to protect their flocks

Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, shows her support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border, shows his support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) show their support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Katie Jones, Dairy Farmer editor and Farmers Guardian livestock editor, shows her support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Devon and Cornwall Police said a sheep was killed by an Alsatian type dog in Dartmoor

North Wales Police said they suspect a dog had entered the pen and 'frightened' the sheep to death

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said the incident could have caused the death of unborn lambs

Police constable Jim Clark said there was 'absolutely no reason' why the incidents should have taken place

Andrew Dixon said he has been left 'emotionally distressed' after witnessing a dog attack which killed one Texel ewe