Sheep
Farm org calls for stronger legislation to curb dog attacks on sheep
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has called for “immediate” and “stronger” legislation to curb dog attacks on...
Sheep worrying
N.Ireland
Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles
2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to...
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Sheep
Gardaí warn dog owners that farmers can shoot animals 'worrying' sheep
An Garda Síochána has issued a clear warning to dog owners that farmers are “within their rights to shoot any...
Sheep
Graphic pics: Sheep 'horrendously mauled' by a dog in Wicklow
Gardaí are investigating an alleged attack by a dog on sheep in the Roundwood, Ballinastoe area of Co. Wicklow that...
Agri-Business
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 Easter holidays, as...
Sheep
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 legislation which would ban all...
N.Ireland
Farmers 'cannot continue to tolerate' livestock worrying - UFU
Deputy president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, has said that farmers “cannot continue to tolerate” instances of...
N.Ireland
Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture
As a well-known farmer and former international rugby player, Rory Best, is adding his voice to the 2022 ‘Right Side...
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Sheep
Donegal Gardaí remind dog owners of dangers to sheep
Gardaí in Donegal are warning dog owners to keep their pets under control as lambing season is continuing for some...
Sheep
Minister urged to expedite legislation to prevent dog attacks on livestock
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that there are a number of key messages from the recent case at...
Sheep
Gardaí in Cavan and Monaghan stress sheep worrying reports
Gardaí in counties Cavan and Monaghan have publicly highlighted recent reports of incidents of dogs worrying sheep. In a post...
Sheep
Calls for 'national database' of owners to tackle dog attacks
Calls have been made for a “single national database for all dogs in the country” to help identify the owners...
N.Ireland
Dog attacks estimated to cost more than £115,000 in Northern Ireland
Dog attacks on farm animals across Northern Ireland are estimated to cost over £115,000 in 2020, according to new statistics...
Rural Life
Dog owners warned of consequences to livestock worrying
Worrying livestock, especially sheep during lambing season, is a very serious concern for farmers, the local authority in counties Armagh...
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N.Ireland
Farming union urges politicians to back radical livestock worrying proposals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on local politicians to back proposals, recommended by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC),...