Farmers alerted to dog attack danger

FARMERS have gone on early season alert for marauding dogs, which have already attacked some sheep flocks.

The damage and distress that can arise from attacks on farm livestock, particularly sheep, by uncontrolled dogs has also been highlighted by Junior Agriculture Minister Mary Wallace.

“Each year, and particularly around lambing time, dogs that are allowed to run free are a serious menace to sheep. Uncontrolled dogs can decimate a flock.