Police are appealing for information following the death of thirteen lambs in Rostrevor. Local police enforcement said: “We received a report that the lambs had been killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road at some point between 7p.m. PrecautionsDog owners are being reminded to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare, especially during lambing season. Both DAERA and the UFU said any incident of livestock worrying should be reported promptly to the council dog warden for investigation. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said livestock worrying can have “devastating consequences for animals and causes significant distress to farmer families”.

Source: The Times March 15, 2026 17:28 UTC