New campaign to protect livestock from dog attacks launched by police and union

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A campaign to protect Scotland’s livestock has been launched following new legislation which protects animals from dog attacks.SPARC, the Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime, is launching the Livestock Attack and Distress campaign with the slogan: ‘Your Dog – Your Responsibility’ to educate dog owners about the new legislation.The new legislation will protect animals through a range of measures including updating the livestock definition, fines up to £40,000 and prison sentences for owners who let their pets worry, kill or injure farmed animals.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Under the new legislation, camelids such as llamas and alpacas, together with ostriches, game birds and farmed deer are now protected.

The new law also includes provisions to fine the owners of dogs that attack livestock up to £40,000 or even send them to prison.