Angry farmer calls for dog DNA screening after devastating sheep attacks

"Dogs now have to be chipped by law. Would it be viable to have them DNA screened at the same time and a database to be kept?

"It could make identifying a suspected dog 100 per cent and with no doubt.

"All parties would be much happier knowing you had the culprit that caused the problem.

"As a farmer it’s one of the worst feelings going into a field in a morning and finding carnage and distress amongst your flock and not knowing who to blame.

"In just one week, three farms in our area were affected with sheep that had been killed and sheep to put down. It’s absolutely heartbreaking."

Farmers Guardian is taking the lead by raising awareness among the British public about livestock worrying and speaking up for our readers’ concerns.

Aim of the campaign

• Helping farmers to take the lead and address the growing problem
• Urging the public to take the lead and keep control of their dogs

Find out how to receive our ’Take The Lead’ signs for your farm HERE...