A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Farmers Journal that officers in Co Meath were investigating a dog attack on a sheep farm last Thursday evening.
"Two dogs were involved in the attack which resulted in the death of three sheep," the spokesperson said.
According to the Garda crime prevention office in Co Meath, the incident took place in the Rathfeigh-Skryne area. Local prevention officers highlighted the importance of keeping all dogs under control at all times. "Never assume your pet is not capable of killing sheep as they all are. Please put measures in place to keep the dog under control and know where your dog is at all times," they said.
This is the latest in a series of deadly dog attacks on sheep around the country in recent weeks.
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A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Farmers Journal that officers in Co Meath were investigating a dog attack on a sheep farm last Thursday evening.
"Two dogs were involved in the attack which resulted in the death of three sheep," the spokesperson said.
According to the Garda crime prevention office in Co Meath, the incident took place in the Rathfeigh-Skryne area. Local prevention officers highlighted the importance of keeping all dogs under control at all times. "Never assume your pet is not capable of killing sheep as they all are. Please put measures in place to keep the dog under control and know where your dog is at all times," they said.
This is the latest in a series of deadly dog attacks on sheep around the country in recent weeks.
Read more
Monaghan dog attacks cause ‘great cruelty’
68 sheep killed in Wexford dog attack
Farmer Writes: lambs arriving, dogs attacking
Reckless behaviour by dog owners leads to sheep kills - IFA
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