Op Recall - Livestock Worrying - Neighbourhood Alert

Op Recall - Livestock Worrying

The Rural Crime Team have been out this morning visiting vets and pet shops to offer advice and education with regards to Op Recall, which is a national initiative to raise awareness around livestock worrying.

What is livestock worrying?

This is when a dog is not under control in an area where livestock are present. A dog doesn't have to make contact with an animal, it includes chasing and racing about. Livestock have been known to have broken their limbs, suffocated, had a cardiac arrest, aborted their unborn, or suffered later when giving birth after being chased by a dog.

How can you help?

Keep your dog on a lead and under close control.

If you leave your dog outside on it's own, on your property, ensure that it is in a secure area and cannot escape.

Do not go onto private land unless there is a public footpath or you have permission from the landowner.

Stay on designated footpaths.

If you're entering an area where there are other animals give them plenty of space.

Make sure your details are on your dogs collar and it is microchipped, so that you can be reunited quickly if it is lost, plus it is a legal requirement.

If you have livestock and would like a “Dog on Lead” sign then please email the team on RuralCrimeTeam@warwickshire.police.uk for further advice please see this link Op Recall - Leaflet A5 (New Brand).indd

Please report any incidents via 101/www.warwickshire.police.uk and always 999 in an emergency.

Kind regards

Rural Crime Team

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