Gardaí are investigating the theft of a number of sheep from the Gortamore area of Co. Donegal.
It is understood that the stolen sheep involved in-lamb ewes. Gardaí confirmed that the theft occurred on Saturday, March 9.
No arrests have been made yet and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Milford Garda Station.
Theft of sheep
Meanwhile, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are also appealing for information over the theft of 13 pregnant sheep in Co. Derry.
The 13 Suffolk/Texel-cross ewes expecting lambs were taken from a field in Claudy, at the junction of Kilcreen road and Altinure Road. The ewes all had red markings on their left side.
The PSNI has confirmed that the theft occurred sometime between 10:00a.m last Wednesday (February 7) and 10:30a.m on Thursday (February 8).
Sergeant Johnston of the Sperrin neighbourhood policing team in Strabane said: “The removal of these ewes would have required planning and the use of a vehicle, for example a trailer, to transport the animals away from the area.”
Lambing
This month is a busy time for sheep farmers as lambing season progresses.
Agriland has reported on many stories so far this year involving dog attacks on sheep.
One farmer, with sheep kept in Co. Cavan had sheep killed and more missing last month, due to a dog attack.
The farmer said that the animals unharmed were “completely shook” by the attack.
Gardaí have reminded dog owners to continue to exercise care with dogs to ensure they are kept under control.
An Garda Síochána in Laois and Offaly have said: “With dog ownership comes responsibility. Secure your dog, have it microchipped and registered with your vet.”