Provides that, where damage is caused by an animal of dangerous species the keeper, subject to exceptions, will be strictly liable. In the case of an animal of non-dangerous species the keeper will be liable for the damage that, to the keeper’s knowledge, that particular animal is likely to cause (s.2). A trespasser cannot generally recover damages (s.5(3)). The keeper of a dog is strictly liable for killing or injuring livestock subject to certain defences.