A sheep has suffered serious injuries and has had to have its own tail amputated following a brutal dog attack.
The attack happened in Panshanger Park, Hertford at approximately 11am on Thursday (14 September).
It has been reported that an Alsatian was loose and savaged one of the 150 sheep grazing in a field.
Farmer Geoff Wiltshire responded to reports that one of his sheep had been hurt, and he found the seriously injured ewe lying down on its own.
The injured sheep has to receive emergency treatment at the Royal Veterinary College Farm Animal Clinical Centre in London.
The sheep was so badly injured that it had to have its tail amputated.
Over the past 12 months sheep from the flock at the park have been attacked on more than one occasion by out of control dogs.
In June, a Wiltshire farmer had to shoot dead a dog which ran havoc and savaged two of his sheep.
By law, dogs must be controlled so that they do not scare or disturb livestock or wildlife.
