Officers have vowed to clamp down on sheep worrying (Image: Police Scotland Ayrshire)
A warning has been issued by police after an increase in sheep worrying in East Ayrshire.
Officers have vowed to clamp down on the issue and are reminding local residents that if a dog worries sheep on agricultural land, the person in charge of the dog is guilty of an offence.
Sheep Worrying is an offence in Scotland under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
Police are urging people to follow these tips:
- Keep your on a lead at all times when near agricultural land or farm animals.
- Keep the lead short (2metres or shorter is recommended).
- Avoid taking your dog into a field where there are lambs.
- In open land, stay distant from sheep.
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