Sheep worrying

If you plan on bringing your four-legged friend to enjoy the delights of the great British countryside this Easter here is what NFU Mutual advises you to do.

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

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

The Welsh farmer is renowned for voicing his concerns surround the sector on social media

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

Wiltshire Rural Crime Team had encouraged the public to enjoy the countryside but not at the expense of farmers and livestock

Officers said a further two dogs faced destruction after the incidents which had taken place during the first two weeks of January

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team has urged owners to keep their dogs on a lead when near livestock

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