There were over 100 cases of dog attacks on livestock in NI last year, according to statistics from local councils.

The figures show that in the 2024-25 financial year, authorities investigated 115 incidents of livestock worrying across NI.

However, only 12 cases were considered for prosecution and nine cases led to a successful prosecution during the 12-month period.

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The statistics show that total penalties imposed by NI courts during 2024-25 for livestock worrying came to £2,898.

The small proportion of dog attacks that result in prosecution has been a long-term trend in NI.

Historic data shows that 1,053 cases of livestock worrying have been investigated by local councils from April 2017 to March 2025.

But only 126 cases were considered for prosecution, 37 resulted in a successful prosecution and total fines came to £15,431 over the eight-year period.