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Dog attacks on sheep causing farmers high stress levels

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SHEEP worrying by dogs is causing around 85% of affected farmers to experience elevated levels of anxiety and stress, a survey conducted by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has revealed.The questionnaire of 233 sheep farmers across the UK found stress as one of the main impacts on them and their flocks.Over a third said it had a negative impact on their family life, causing depression, and 24% went as far as to say they had considered giving up sheep farming. Phil Stocker, NSA chief...

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