Farmer reported to RSPCA for herding own sheep

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A sheep farmer in England has been reported to the RSPCA for herding his own flock, prompting him to lament that the public fundamentally misunderstands agricultural work. Tom Trueman's case highlights a growing disconnect between rural farming practices and urban perceptions of animal welfare. The incident raises questions about whether regulatory complaints reflect genuine animal cruelty or misguided interventions by those unfamiliar with farming operations. Trueman's frustration underscores tensions between traditional husbandry methods and modern animal-protection standards.