Farm & Equine Only County
Great Advice For Horses in Cold Weather
From the British Horse Society: Now the temperature is falling and ice is starting to form on water troughs and buckets it’s important to remember the vital role water plays in hydration and digestion. If your horse doesn’t have enough water it can affect how food passes along the gut, increasing the risk of impaction…
Read MoreWarwickshire Road Safety Partnership Recognised in National British Horse Society Awards
Great to hear that Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership have been awarded The British Horse Society Tarquin Trophy for excellent service by an organisation or business in the cause of equestrian safety. The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team coordinator was part of this team who helped make films and clips promoting the important message of passing…
Read MoreFireworks – Horses, Livestock and Pets
If you are planning to celebrate bonfire night with fireworks, please inform horse owners and farmers in your local area, so that they can make sure they can plan and prepare appropriately. Horses are flight animals and can become stressed by loud bangs and sudden flashes of lights in the sky Read more here about…
Read MoreTrading Standards Information – Vet Attestation requirement from 13th December 2023
We have been asked by Warwickshire Trading Standards to pass on the following information to farmers, producers: Vet Attestation requirement from 13th December 2023. For livestock markets and producers This requirement will affect those using livestock markets for onward consignment to abattoirs/export and certain abattoirs in the UK. From 13th December 2023, to show compliance…
Read MoreNorth Warwickshire Alert – Road Planings/Tarmac Chippings
North Warwickshire Area – Alert We have been made aware of a silver Mondeo, yellow strips on side with a small light bar on the roof and ‘Road Maintenance’ sticker on the bumper visiting rural properties in North Warwickshire/Leicestershire offering road planing/scalpings. The vehicle and its occupants are of concern making threats if they do…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached for your information the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter. Newsletter Sept Oct 2023
Read MoreWarwickshire Police ‘Close Pass Operation’ Raising Awareness for Horse Riders & Carraige Drivers on the Road
This week Warwickshire Police did their first ‘Close Pass Operation’, raising awareness of horse riders and carriage drivers on the road and the importance for motorists and cyclists to be aware of them on all roads, but especially country lanes. The new Highway Code clearly states that you must slow down to 10mph, give 2…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter for your information: Newsletter August 2023
Read MoreSuspicious Vehicle – Brown Mondeo
Inc 133 of 11/8/23 We have received reports of a brown Ford Mondeo going onto farms and farmland in different parts of the county acting suspiciously. Please be vigilant and if you see anything of concern please call 101 or advise online at www.warwickshire.police.uk, alternatively you can email ruralcrimeteam@warwickshire.police.uk.
Read MoreHare Coursing – Please Report
Reports of hare coursing are being reported in a number of areas around the county and the police are asking for your help in reporting any incidents or suspicious activity. Hare coursing tends to occur at this time of the year after a field has been harvested, when large areas of land have been cleared of standing crops…
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