Police Scotland Forth Valley said three lambs were found dead at a farm in the Leny Feus area of Callander earlier this month. A pregnant ewe had to be euthanised following the incident as well.
A dog attack at a farm in Stirling has led to the deaths of three lambs and a pregnant ewe which had to be put to sleep.
Police Scotland Forth Valley said three lambs were found dead at a farm in the Leny Feus area of Callander on April 2.
Officers confirmed a pregnant ewe had to be euthanised following the incident.
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Rural crime teams in Scotland said they are keen to speak with three men who were believed to be in the area at the time with a black and white cocker spaniel dog.
Police Scotland Inspector Andy Bushell issued a warning to dog owners about the consequences of not abiding by the law.
"We all love seeing the lambs in the countryside at this time of year, but unfortunately, attacks by dogs on livestock can have devastating and appalling results," he added.
"Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2021, owners can face prosecution if their pet attacks livestock.
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"We are urging everyone to keep their dogs on a lead or under close control at all times.
"Do not take your dog into fields where there are lambs, calves or other young farm animals.
"We are asking everyone to be considerate when out and about in our rural areas. If you are a dog owner then it is your responsibility to keep them under control."
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting the reference 1423 of April 3.
Free signs warning dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead near livestock are available through Farmers Guardian's Take the Lead campaign, in association with the National Sheep Association.
To request yours, send a stamped self-addressed A4 envelope to: FG Take the Lead, Farmers Guardian, Unit 4, Fulwood Business Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9NZ.
