A leading Donegal farming official says a recent dog attack on livestock in Sligo is just one of an ever-growing number throughout the country.
Other incidents occurred in counties Roscommon and Tipperary in recent days.
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The Irish Farmers Association say the incidents part of a worrying trend which leads to devasting effects for significant losses to farmers.
IFA Sheep Chairman Adrian Gallagher says dog owners need to prevent it from happening:
