Exposed: The savage reality of dog attacks as farmers say 'enough'
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Farmers in West Kerry are facing an escalating crisis due to dog attacks on livestock, resulting in injuries and loss of livestock. John Joe Fitzgerald shared a heartbreaking story of a farmer whose sheep were chased off cliffs, highlighting the significant emotional toll these incidents take on farmers. Over the past ten years, Fitzgerald and the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association have campaigned for immediate action to address this growing issue and protect livestock.
John Joe Fitzgerald, Vice President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, recounted the harrowing experience of a farmer in West Kerry whose sheep suffered severe injuries from a dog attack. The emotional toll of witnessing injured sheep and lost lambs profoundly impacted John Joe and inspired action against the ongoing crisis.
The crisis evolving from dog attacks on livestock has intensified over the past decade, prompting John Joe and various farmer organizations to advocate for urgent measures. The constant threat to farmers' livelihoods due to reckless dog ownership has led to a climate of fear among livestock owners.
Read at Independent
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