What the procedure for reporting missing sheep. I had 25 escape this morning and I still have 12 missing. (9 ewes and 3 lambs) I've phoned the police but they hadn't had any reports. 8 were at a local farm and i found the some others not to far away. this was at 11am this morning and i've been looking since then till now. I've been to all the local farmers and houses nearby to give them my number in case they here or see anything. at what point do i tell defra?