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Sheep farmer on dog attack: 'The most savage thing I have ever seen'

Sheep

8 months ago

Sheep farmer on dog attack: 'The most savage thing I have ever seen'

Following a recent dog attack on her land in Co. Wexford, sheep farmer Ann Jones said that it was 'the most savage thing' she has ever seen

Kildare farmer using a drone to monitor sheep after dog attack

Sheep

8 months ago

Kildare farmer using a drone to monitor sheep after dog attack

Sheep farmer David Shaw has been using a drone to monitor his sheep spread across land in Eadestown, Co. Kildare following a dog attack

Fleming: Funding guard alpacas could reduce dog attacks

Sheep

8 months ago

Fleming: Funding guard alpacas could reduce dog attacks

IFA Co. Kerry chair Jason Fleming has said that funding for alpacas on sheep farms could be implemented to reduce dog attacks.

Graphic: Five sheep killed in Co. Monaghan dog attack

Sheep

10 months ago

Graphic: Five sheep killed in Co. Monaghan dog attack

Five pedigree texel sheep were killed, following a dog attack in Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan on Sunday, January 19

Sheep dead, injured and missing following dog attack in Co. Kerry

Sheep

11 months ago

Sheep dead, injured and missing following dog attack in Co. Kerry

A Co. Kerry sheep farmer has reported one sheep dead and four injured following a dog attack on St. Stephen's Day (Thursday, December 26)

Sheep

11 months ago

'Severe' injuries and trauma after dog attack on sheep in Kerry

Four sheep face 'severe' injuries, with 'extensive' trauma caused for the rest of the flock, following a dog attack in Co. Kerry

'Severe' injuries and trauma after dog attack on sheep in Kerry

Sheep

12 months ago

Galway farmer left with dead and missing sheep after dog attack

Ten sheep have fallen off a cliff and another ten sheep are still missing following a dog attack in Ballyconneely, Galway over the weekend.

Galway farmer left with dead and missing sheep after dog attack

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Kildare farmer fears cows may have lost calves after dog attack

A farmer based near Nurney, Co. Kildare is worried that cows in his herd may have aborted their calves after a dog attack.

Kildare farmer fears cows may have lost calves after dog attack

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Ban on e-collars will cause 'fury' in rural areas - NSA

DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir has received "fierce criticism" over his support support for a ban on the use of e-collars on dogs......

Ban on e-collars will cause 'fury' in rural areas - NSA

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Minister seeks legal advice on banning XL bully dogs

Minister Heather Humphreys is seeking advice from the Attorney General on how a ban on XL Bully dogs would work in Ireland.

Minister seeks legal advice on banning XL bully dogs

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Minister 'appalled' after woman dies in dog attack

Minister Heather Humphreys has expressed her sympathies to the family of a young woman who died following a dog attack in Co. Limerick.

Minister 'appalled' after woman dies in dog attack

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Dog attacks on livestock hit 'unprecedented levels' - farm org

The frequency and severity of dog attacks on livestock has reached "unprecedented levels" a farm organisation has warned.

Dog attacks on livestock hit 'unprecedented levels' - farm org

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Lambs killed and seriously injured in Louth dog attack

A number of lambs were killed, while several others were seriously injured in a dog attack in Co. Louth this week.

Lambs killed and seriously injured in Louth dog attack

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

One heifer killed and more injured following dog attack in Wicklow

One heifer has been killed and a number of in-calf cattle are injured following a dog attack on a farm in Co. Wicklow

One heifer killed and more injured following dog attack in Wicklow

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Call for 'urgent intervention' after several dog attacks on livestock

The IFA has said that "urgent intervention" is needed from government to address the rising number of dog attacks on livestock.

Call for 'urgent intervention' after several dog attacks on livestock

Sheep

over 1 year ago

Door to door enquiries conducted after dogs kill sheep in Galway

Following attacks on sheep by dogs in Co. Galway, dog wardens have been conducting door to door enquiries as a result.

Door to door enquiries conducted after dogs kill sheep in Galway

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Graphic: Sheep killed and more missing after dog attack in Co. Cavan

One sheep has been killed and five rams remain missing following a dog attack near Taghart, Shercock, Co. Cavan

Graphic: Sheep killed and more missing after dog attack in Co. Cavan

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Graphic: In-lamb ewes in Co. Wicklow attacked by two dogs

Ewes that had been scanned just days earlier were recently attacked by two dogs in Co. Wicklow...

Graphic: In-lamb ewes in Co. Wicklow attacked by two dogs

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Graphic: 14 sheep killed on two Wexford farms in one night

Two sheep farms in Wexford suffered attacks from two dogs on the same night last weekend that resulted in a total of 14 dead ewes.

Graphic: 14 sheep killed on two Wexford farms in one night

Sheep News

almost 2 years ago

Graphic: Kerry dog attack leaves 10 sheep dead with more missing

A Kerry farmer said a dog attack has resulted in 10 of his sheep, some of which were in lamb, being killed, while more are still missing.

Graphic: Kerry dog attack leaves 10 sheep dead with more missing

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Gardaí investigating sheep killed in Co. Laois dog attack

Gardaí are investigating a number of sheep killed during a dog attack in the Emo area of Portlaoise, Co. Laois on Friday (January 12)

Gardaí investigating sheep killed in Co. Laois dog attack

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Two sheep attacks in one week for Comeragh Mountains farmer

A farmer who has had his sheep in the Comeragh Mountains attacked by dogs twice in just over a week has urged walkers in the area to keep...

Two sheep attacks in one week for Comeragh Mountains farmer

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Renewed call for control of dogs after sheep killed in Limerick

Concerns have again been raised regarding the control of dogs, in particular in Limerick where several sheep were recently killed.

Renewed call for control of dogs after sheep killed in Limerick

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