Animal rights activists claim the Easter tradition supports "cruel" practices in egg production.
Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.
The government says it is committed to banning the sport but has not given a time frame.
Animal rights group says animals should be replaced with "willing humans" at sheep racing event.
The majority of consultation respondents want more controls on how businesses treat animals.
The Darlington Market manager says he was "not well read up" on wild animal experiences.
An MP says cropping a dog's ears is "horrific, cruel and clinically unnecessary".
An 87-year-old man is running his 10th ultra marathon to raise money for animal rights charities.
