Taking the lead - dog attacks

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<p>Since lockdown, rural insurer NFU Mutual estimates a 15 per cent increase in claims relating to dog attacks. We speak to South Downs sheep farmer Caroline Harriott, who has lost 100 sheep in the last 10 years. She talks about her own experience and how farmers in her area are adapting.<br/><br/>We also hear from Rob Taylor, a former police sergeant in North Wales, who is chairman of the Livestock Offences Group on the National Police Chief&apos;s Council. Rob talks about why he&apos;s trying to get the law on livestock worrying changed, and what rights farmers have. <br/><br/>As the lockdown eases and the public descend on the countryside in their droves, Sophie Dwerryhouse, national access adviser at the CLA explains the process of temporarily diverting rights of way in order to keep walkers and livestock safe. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>