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NSA's chief executive Phil Stocker said he could not support furthering the public's right to access the countryside without increased protection for farmers, businesses and livestock due to 'irresponsible' behaviour

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley

Police Scotland have launched an appeal to find those responsible

"Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us"

Loose dogs have savaged 18 calves in an attack which the farmer said was 'up there with one of the grimmest things I have ever seen'.

Reporter Chris Brayford discusses the impact livestock worrying can have on farmers and why respect from dog owners for the countryside is paramount to solving the problem in the future.

Police said the financial and emotional damage to the farmer would be felt for a 'long time'

Cheshire Police said it was the second incident of livestock worrying concerning the dog walker, and the third involving the dog (WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES)

Officers said a ewe and a lamb, both of pedigree stock, had been killed during a dog attack

Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team said the five dogs had not been on a lead during the incident