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    NSA calls for industry support of its sheep worrying campaign

    Simon KingBy Simon KingMarch 21, 2018No Comments2 Mins Read
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    With sheep worrying cases continue to be publicised at an alarming rate, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is asking dog owners, together with the farming community, to unite in spreading positive messages on enjoying the British countryside responsibly.

    Thanks to an increasingly social media savvy population, horrific cases of sheep worrying by dogs continue to be well-documented online. And with the potential to reach thousands, they serve as a powerful tool in highlighting the damage attacks cause.

    Katie James, communications support officer at the NSA, said: “Sheep worrying by dogs is a very serious problem for farmers which isn’t going away, and NSA continues to hear of a frustratingly high number of dog attacks on livestock. We do not want to discourage dog owners from enjoying the beautiful landscapes in Britain, only to do so responsibly and consider the impact an attack can have on farmers business and livelihood as well as animal welfare.”

    With the clocks going forward marking the ‘official’ start of British summertime, Sunday, March 25, will mark the start of NSA’s week-long, targeted campaign. By spreading graphics, case studies and statistics, NSA is aiming to unite messages on promoting responsible dog ownership across Facebook and Twitter.

    Ms James added: “With the long-awaited arrival of spring, farmers can see an increase in walkers on footpaths through and around fields. And at a time when ewes are heavily pregnant or have young lambs at foot, the risk of dogs chasing livestock can also increase the risk of serious problems like ewes aborting or lambs becoming separated from their mothers.

    “With the power of social media, we are hoping this campaign can go some way to raise awareness of the problem and ultimately help to reduce the amount of sheep worrying cases we hear about at the NSA.”

    NSA is urging farmers, dog walkers and other interested parties to look out for social media posts @natsheep on Facebook and Twitter throughout the week.

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