Helping ponies, sheep and cattle in danger or distress on Dartmoor

Livestock Protection Officer and Call-out

The Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society (jointly with the Dartmoor Commoners' Council) funds the work of the Livestock Protection Officer, Karla McKechnie, who is on emergency call-out to deal with incidents of sheep worrying, dog attacks, casualties from road traffic accidents and livestock in distress on Dartmoor.

Any member of the public or police can help - please call assistance quickly.

Payment for initial veterinary aid for injured moorland livestock is guaranteed by the Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society.

For more information on how to report a casualty, click here.

About Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society

The Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society (DLPS) was formed after the severe winter of 1962-63 to help ponies, sheep and cattle in distress on Dartmoor and to campaign to raise standards of animal care.