Glossop SNT – Worrying Livestock 

We make no apologies for the image attached to this post (below) as it is an accurate reflection of the impact of livestock worrying.

• Between 15th and 16th of April a farmer found that 4 of his ewes had been killed by a dog(s) on his land at Hardy Barn Lane, Buxton.

The dead ewes cost around £1200 plus £40 each for disposal. The ewes had 6 lambs between them, 1 of which has now also died and the others are having to be hand reared on milk formula at a cost of £50 per week per lamb. 

A total of almost £2000 damages to this farmer not considering his time and potential future earnings.

The impact of livestock worrying offences cannot be under estimated, with significant financial losses along the stress and upset caused to farmers and their families.

The area is popular for visitors and dog walkers and particularly popular with private dog walking companies operating in the Buxton area.

We are appealing for any information regarding this offence and hopefully this post will act as a stark reminder to put your dog on a lead if near to or likely to come into to contact with livestock.

Please get in touch by any of the below methods - quoting Ref 24000238188.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/cJW0d

• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page

• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact

• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/fGbMD

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