According to Dyfed-Powys Police, there have been more than 180 sheep stolen from farms in Wales since July
According to NFU Mutual, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m in 2023
WARNING: This article contains images which you may find upsetting. "Our family has been broken by this. We simply cannot go on farming anymore"
20 ewes and 20 lambs were stolen from a farm near Kinross
Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26
Police said Evie Watson had pleaded guilty to a livestock worrying offence at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on August 27. She was ordered to pay £750 despite the dogs causing £7,400 in damages
Norwich Livestock Market has confirmed sheep sales will be cancelled on Saturday (August 31) due to recent cases of bluetongue
Police said nine ewes and two lambs had died during the incident
"This is the sort of thing which keeps crofters and farmers awake at night"