FARMERS are being asked to share their experiences of sheep worrying by dogs.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has created a survey about sheep worrying in a bid to increase the information the industry has about the issue. The results of the survey will be used to highlight to the general public the need to keep proper control of dogs around livestock.

Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, said: “We continue to receive reports of attacks on sheep by dogs but we need evidence and information from around the UK to gain attention for the issue and to get dog walkers to take it seriously. That is why we are running the survey and urge all sheep farmers to participate.”

The survey is available to complete on the NSA website and at www.surveymonkey.com/s/sheepworrying. Farmers not can also complete the survey over the phone, or request a hard copy, by calling the NSA on 01684 892661. The survey closes on March 31st.