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. Potential repeal in 2021. The proposed Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill would repeal the Dogs Act 1953.