Rural Life
Nearly €100,000 allocated to Cork County Council for dog control
Cork County Council has been allocated almost €100,000 under the government’s dog control initiative for local authorities. Minister for Rural...
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Rural Life
Minister seeks legal advice on banning XL bully dogs
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys is seeking advice from the Attorney General on how a ban on...
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Bord Bia audit advice for suckler farmers
In 2023, over 9,000 new members joined the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS), primarily to fulfill...
Rural Life
Councillor issues warning to dog owners near rapeseed fields
As rapeseed begins to bloom, Independent Ireland councillor, Ken O’Flynn has warned dog owners to beware, due to possible illness....
Agri-Business
ISPCA welcomes launch of 'major' campaign for dog owners
The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) welcomes the launch of a national awareness campaign to remind...
Agri-Business
‘It’s not your dog’s fault, it’s yours’ - new campaign for dog owners
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Monday, April 22) launched a major national awareness campaign to...
Rural Life
IFA to be part of new stakeholder group on dog control
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to be part of a new national stakeholder group on dog control, established...
Rural Life
Extension to public consultation on use of e-collars on dogs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has announced a three-week extension to the public consultation on...
Agri Politics
Dog fines 'useless' without increase in wardens - TD
The government’s plans to increase fines for breaches in law by dog owners will be “useless” without more dog wardens...
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Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Agri-Business
More needed to protect livestock from dog attacks - farm orgs
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has branded government proposals on dog attacks as “tokenism”. Minister for Rural...
Rural Life
'If your dog is not controlled, you will be fined' - minister
Those who do not have ‘effectual control’ of their dog will face an on-the-spot fine of €300 from December 1,...
Agri-Business
Minister urged to 'fast track' stronger laws around dog control
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has been urged to “fast track” stronger laws around dog control...
Agri-Business
Call to control dogs in countryside amid livestock attacks
Dog owners have been urged to keep their dogs on a lead and to be vigilant when near livestock as...
Rural Life
'Targeted' dog neutering scheme to be funded - minister
A “targeted neutering scheme” for dogs is to be funded as part of range of measures which the government is...
Sheep News
Farmers advised to 'shoot dogs' worrying sheep on their land amid 'horrendous' attacks
Farmers have been advised to “shoot dogs” if they are worrying their sheep on their land, by the sheep chairs...
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Top Pedigree Angus Elite Sale set for December in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Irish Angus Cattle Society is set to hold Ireland’s Top Pedigree Angus Elite Sale – a prestigious event in...
Sheep
Video: Dog control options - increased fines and breed restrictions
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has told farmers that increasing fines, and increasing the number of dog...
Rural Life
Agri committee to discuss sheep worrying by dogs
The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) intends to introduce increased penalties for livestock worrying by dogs, principal officer...