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Stronger laws needed to curb attacks on sheep - IFA
Rachel Donovan
Dog owners should be aware that they are liable for the damage and losses caused by their dogs when cattle and sheep are worried or killed, the IFA has said.
17 September 2024 News
15 sheep killed in south Dublin dog attack
The incident happened on the afternoon of Friday 13 September between 3pm and 5pm during which two large dogs from a neighbour’s house attacked a flock of sheep.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Almost 1,000 dog attacks on livestock in NI
Despite the large number of livestock worrying cases reported to authorities, the figures show that very few investigations lead to prosecutions.
Government action needed on dog attacks on livestock - IFA
IFA national sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has called on the Government to do more and said farmers face an uphill battle as dog attacks on livestock escalate.
15 May 2024 News
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed - IFA
IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher said that it is important to remind dog owners of their responsibilities and ensuring their dogs are under control at all times.
22 April 2024 News
New campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities
Dog owners are to be reminded that they are responsible for controlling their dogs at all times.
22 April 2024 News
IFA demands urgent intervention as sheep kills increase
The lack of robust enforcement of existing laws continues to allow dogs to run riot on farms across the country, IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has said.
19 April 2024 News
Dog attack kills 10 sheep in Tipperary
A Tipperary farmer has lost 10 sheep after two dogs attacked and killed them, costing him €2,000.
17 April 2024 News