• Latest News
  • Beef
  • Dairy
  • Sheep
  • Tillage
  • Machinery
  • Northern Ireland
  • Videos
  • Podcasts

Livestock Worrying

Explainer: What farmers need to know if a dog attacks their livestock

Rural Life

2 months ago

Explainer: What farmers need to know if a dog attacks their livestock

Dog worrying or attacks on livestock can have devastating impacts for farms. Farmers continue to...

Heydon called on to secure full resources in budget for dog control

Rural Life

3 months ago

Heydon called on to secure full resources in budget for dog control

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has been called on to secure sufficient...

INHFA 'demands action' as dog attacks reach 'crisis point'

Sheep

4 months ago

INHFA 'demands action' as dog attacks reach 'crisis point'

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has said it "demands action" on livestock...

Dog owner prosecuted for second time by NI council over 'livestock worrying'

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Dog owner prosecuted for second time by NI council over 'livestock worrying'

A council in Northern Ireland has successfully prosecuted a dog owner for the second time for...

'I know my stock were tormented' - Wexford farmer

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

'I know my stock were tormented' - Wexford farmer

A farmer in south Co. Wexford is currently counting the cost of the fourth instance of finding his...

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

NI orgs call for dogs to be kept under control following spate of livestock attacks

Northern Ireland Water, the Mourne Heritage Trust and the National Trust are calling for dog owners...

NI orgs call for dogs to be kept under control following spate of livestock attacks

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

IFA launches 2024 ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign as lambing is underway

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has launched its 2024 "No Dogs Allowed" campaign as it says...

IFA launches 2024 ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign as lambing is underway

Sheep

over 1 year ago

ICSA issues plea to dog owners following Wexford attacks

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has issued a plea to dog owners and the...

ICSA issues plea to dog owners following Wexford attacks

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Lambs 'mauled' in Armagh dog attack - PSNI

An number of lambs were "mauled" in a recent dog attack in Armagh, Police Service Northern Ireland...

Lambs 'mauled' in Armagh dog attack - PSNI

Sheep

about 2 years ago

Dog attack in Kerry sparks further calls for 'concrete measures'

A dog attack on a sheep flock in Co. Kerry at the weekend that left 11 lambs dead and 18 injured...

Dog attack in Kerry sparks further calls for 'concrete measures'

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Almost 270 incidents of dogs worrying livestock in 2022 - report

268 incidents involving dogs worrying livestock were reported to local authorities last year,...

Almost 270 incidents of dogs worrying livestock in 2022 - report

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Farmers forced to put down cows after loose dog enters shed

Two cows had to be put down this week on a dairy farm in the UK after a loose dog broke into their...

Farmers forced to put down cows after loose dog enters shed

Sheep

over 2 years ago

Galway sheep kill: 'I'm just waiting for the dogs... They'll be back'

A Co. Galway sheep farmer has said that the "tranquility and relaxation" of his farming life has...

Galway sheep kill: 'I'm just waiting for the dogs... They'll be back'

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Call for NI dog owners to be alert around livestock this Easter

NFU Mutual has called for dog owners to be responsible with their pets around livestock over the...

Call for NI dog owners to be alert around livestock this Easter

Sheep

over 2 years ago

INHFA calls for ban on non-working dogs on hills and farmlands

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called on the government to introduce...

INHFA calls for ban on non-working dogs on hills and farmlands

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Farmers 'cannot continue to tolerate' livestock worrying - UFU

Deputy president of the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU), William Irvine, has said that farmers "cannot...

Farmers 'cannot continue to tolerate' livestock worrying - UFU

Sheep

over 2 years ago

'No dogs allowed' campaign calls for action on livestock attacks

It is unacceptable that full traceability can be provided for 11 million animals under the care of...

'No dogs allowed' campaign calls for action on livestock attacks

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

64% of UK dog owners have seen their dog chase animals

Nearly two thirds of UK dog owners that responded to NFU Mutual's most recent livestock worrying...

64% of UK dog owners have seen their dog chase animals

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

ICSA meets garda top brass over security in rural areas

A delegation from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has today (Thursday,...

ICSA meets garda top brass over security in rural areas

Sheep

almost 3 years ago

Dog attacks: 'New laws no good if not enforced'

Proper enforcement of existing dog control laws are equally important as bringing in new laws to...

Dog attacks: 'New laws no good if not enforced'

Rural Life

almost 3 years ago

Working group on dog control to be established

A working group, which will examine issues around dog control and ownership, is set to be...

Working group on dog control to be established

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Love This Place campaign to focus on livestock worrying

A new 'Love this Place' campaign, which launched today (Monday, May 30), will place a special...

Love This Place campaign to focus on livestock worrying

Sheep

over 3 years ago

Humphreys to increase fine for dog attacks on livestock

The Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys is looking to increase the fine...

Humphreys to increase fine for dog attacks on livestock

an Agriland Media company

Stay on top of your news on the go.

Download the Agriland app today.

© 2025 Agriland Media Ltd.

  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy