Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act of 1953 is a British Act devised to protect livestock from dogs. The Act outlines punishment of dog owners whose dogs worry livestock on agricultural land. Protected livestock is defined as cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses and domestic poultry. Game birds are specifically excluded.[1][2]
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to provide for the punishment of persons whose dogs worry livestock on agricultural land; and for purposes connected with the matter aforesaid. |
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| Territorial extent | Great Britain |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 14 July 1953 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
See also
References
- "Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953". Office of Public Sector Information. Office of Public Sector Information. 1999. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
- "Animal welfare: The Control of Dogs". Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (defra). 2005-07-12. Archived from the original on 2008-12-24. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
External links
- Text of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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