Cattle have been left scared and hiding behind bushes after a number of assaults by dogs off the lead.
The most recent incident occurred yesterday when a big black canine attacked the Dexter Cattle in Hunstead Woods, close to Canterbury.
Four members of employees at Kent Wildlife Trust, which manages the reserve, have been known as to assist the animals alongside the agricultural police who have been known as to research.
In a submit on Instagram, Kent Wildlife Trust mentioned: “No wonder they’re hiding; a large black dog attacked our beautiful Dexter cattle at Hunstead Woods yesterday.
“Unfortunately, this has happened multiple times on this South Blean reserve, meaning we can no longer graze sheep here.
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“Cattle are larger and more able to fight back, but this incident has left them scared, took up four team members’ time and needed the attendance of the rural police.
“Please share, and if you saw or know anything, get in touch, and please please please make sure you follow the signs regarding dogs when visiting our reserves.”
Last December, volunteers from the trust found a number of sheep dead, wounded and scattered following another dog attack at Hunstead Wood.
The horrifying discovery was made when the livestock checkers discovered one severely wounded sheep, earlier than rounding up the remainder of the scattered, terrified herd and realising {that a} quantity have been lacking.
Upon discovering extra wounded and dying animals and making an attempt to are inclined to their wounds, the canine accountable returned and attacked once more.
Police have been approached for remark.
