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Keeping wolves at bay on Italian sheep farms
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Italian sheep farmer Gabriele Filippini lost 90 sheep to wolves in five years but the introduction of Maremmano guardian dogs has greatly reduced losses, Chris McCullough reports.
30 October 2024 News
Cows injured in north Tipperary dog attack
The incident occurred on the beef farm in August after two dogs entered a field and tried to attack the cattle.
27 October 2024 News
Hundreds of livestock maimed or killed by dogs
New figures from the Department of Rural Development show over 730 farm animals were attacked by dogs last year.
Two dog attacks on Wicklow sheep farms in 48 hours
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to Peter Behan after the two separate incidents took place on Wicklow sheep farms in the space of 48 hours.
22 October 2024 News
Stronger laws needed to curb attacks on sheep - IFA
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.
23 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.
17 September 2024 News
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.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Down farmer to captain Ireland at international sheepdog trials
Over 1,500 spectators descended on Clonmany, Co Donegal, on the Inishowen Peninsula for the three-day event, which the organisers described as a “resounding success”.
28 August 2024 News
12 calves die after falling off cliff in west Cork
A dozen calves were lost in the incident that occurred between Thursday night and Friday afternoon.
13 August 2024 News
Inishowen peninsula gearing up to host National Sheep Dog Trials
The top 15 competitors from the annual event will move on to next month’s international trials in the hopes of then qualifying for the International Supreme Championship Final.
12 August 2024 News
Lab meat for Shep
I’ve read that cells from an egg have been used to create 'chicken' pet food in the UK.
31 July 2024 Dealer