Sheep News
Ewe dies following dog attack in Co. Kerry
Dog owners are being reminded to know where their pets are at all times following an attack on a sheep...
Sheep News
Dog owners are being reminded to know where their pets are at all times following an attack on a sheep...
Sheep
It is unacceptable that full traceability can be provided for 11 million animals under the care of farmers, yet there...
Agri-Business
An independent TD has called for mandatory public liability insurance and DNA testing to identify dogs in the investigation of...
Sheep
Proper enforcement of existing dog control laws are equally important as bringing in new laws to prevent attacks on livestock,...
Rural Life
A working group, which will examine issues around dog control and ownership, is set to be established following discussions held...
Sheep News
No dogs have been seized for the attacks on sheep in recent weeks Agriland understands. Shocking attacks on sheep in...
Sheep News
An independent TD has said that “swift and harsh penalties” are needed for the owners of dogs involved in attacks...
Rural Life
The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) is considering issuing notices to dog owners whose pets are found to...
Sheep
A delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has met with Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys to...
Sheep
The Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys is looking to increase the fine for livestock worrying following a...
Sheep
Gardaí in Donegal are warning dog owners to keep their pets under control as lambing season is continuing for some...
Sheep
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that there are a number of key messages from the recent case at...
Sheep
Following the news this morning (Thursday, January 27) that a livestock worrying awareness campaign had been launched by the government,...
Sheep
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys have launched...
Sheep
Gardaí in counties Cavan and Monaghan have publicly highlighted recent reports of incidents of dogs worrying sheep. In a post...
Sheep
A “lack of enforcement” from authorities is being blamed for a number of dog attacks on sheep over the Christmas...
Rural Life
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has called for the introduction of tougher legislation to help combat dog attacks...
Rural Life
Appropriate sanctions must be in place for those who fail to have their dog under control at all times, and...