Sheep
Hill farmers criticise 'state inaction' on dog control
The farm organisation representing hill farmers has said that the inaction by the government in delivering “meaningful” dog control measures...
Sheep
The farm organisation representing hill farmers has said that the inaction by the government in delivering “meaningful” dog control measures...
Rural Life
The majority of people who took part in an impromptu AgriLand survey about dogs being allowed to roam on rural...
Sheep
18 in-lamb ewes were attacked – and one killed – by a dog in an area of north Co. Sligo...
Rural Life
The issue of dogs roaming in rural areas and consistent dog attacks on sheep and livestock is an ongoing matter....
Sheep
Members of An Garda Síochána have issued an appeal to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under...
Sheep
Tougher penalties for dog owners who fail to control their pets around sheep are needed, according to Sean McNamara, the...
Sheep
A Fianna Fáil senator has joined the political calls for action in relation to dog attacks on sheep, saying that...
Rural Life
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has highlighted the responsibilities of dog owners, particularly during lambing season....
N.Ireland
Dog attacks on farm animals across Northern Ireland are estimated to cost over £115,000 in 2020, according to new statistics...
Sheep
The number of farmers reporting dog attacks on their sheep, particularly in the case of in-lamb ewes, is slowly starting...
Breaking News
By Gordon Deegan A Galway sheep farmer today (Thursday November 26) told a court that he has been left ‘broken-hearted’...
Sheep
Gardaí are understood to be involved in tracing the owner of a dog that repeatedly attacked, killed and partially ate...
Rural Life
“Garda statistics showing nearly 50 dog attacks on sheep since March prove that dog owners continue to act in an...
Rural Life
Gardaí are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control, after receiving 47 reports of...
Sheep
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets under control during lambing season – with sheep farmers encouraged to...
Rural Life
Worrying livestock, especially sheep during lambing season, is a very serious concern for farmers, the local authority in counties Armagh...
Sheep
Dog owners have been reminded of their responsibility – as well as the vulnerability of sheep to dog attack –...
Sheep
Dog owners are being urged to be mindful of where their pets are at all times by the Irish Cattle...