Perthshire are being warned to take care when walking their pets near sheep.With lockdown restrictions beginning to relax and better weather on the horizon, dog owners may be tempted to head to the country for some fresh air.But dogs can attack newborn spring lambs while dog poo presents a risk to pregnant animals.NFU Scotland’s head of policy team Gemma Cooper said: “As we prepare to emerge from lockdown at a time that coincides with lambing and calving, it is more imperative than ever that dog owners ensure their pets are controlled in the countryside.“We continue to see the devastating impacts of dog attacks on livestock and this crime is completely unacceptable.”The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has also issued a message.
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