Sheep kills near Emyvale, Scotstown, Ballinode and Magheracloone in December

Dogs attacked and killed sheep and in-lamb ewes on four different farms around the county over the Christmas period.  Large numbers of sheep were either killed or badly injured.  
Some of the dogs involved were identified – these dogs have been destroyed and their owners have large bills to pay for compensation for the dead and injured sheep – but other dogs are still at large.

WAS YOUR DOG INVOLVED?

Any dog, large or small, may become involved in attacking sheep –

MAKE SURE YOUR DOG DOESN’T GET THE CHANCE!

If you own a dog or dogs, you are required, under the Control of Dogs Act, 1986-1992, to:

• Keep your dog under control at all times.  This means not allowing your dog off your property unaccompanied and making sure your dog is enclosed or securely tied at night.
• Ensure that every dog under your control wears a collar bearing the name and address of the owner at all times and that the name and address are legible.
• Have a current licence for each dog in your possession or a general dog licence to cover all dogs in your possession.    

PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG LICENCED, TAGGED AND UNDER CONTROL

Brendan Smyth M.V.B.
County Veterinary Officer
21st January 2010