The IFA has accused dog owners who allow their pets to roam without restriction of acting in a grossly irresponsible manner, adding that marauding dogs are a nationwide problem for sheep farmers
The IFA said that marauding dogs are a nationwide problem for sheep farmers, with up to 4,000 sheep injured and killed annually in dog attacks.
He said the family pet can turn into a marauding killer and cause savagery and mayhem on a defenceless sheep flock.He added: "If dog owners saw the destruction from an attack, they would have a very different mindset. Unfortunately, there are too many people who casually take on a family pet, particularly for Christmas, but they are not prepared to devote the time to responsible dog ownership.
He added: "Dog owners can be held responsible for any losses from attacks on sheep, with serious financial and legal consequences. Farmers have a right to protect their sheep flock and can shoot a dog worrying, or about to worry, their flock." He said under the Animal Health and Welfare Act all dogs must be microchipped and registered on an authorised database since 31 March 2016.The IFA protocol involves easy-to-follow guidelines, covering what a farmer should do following a dog attack or sheep kill.
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