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Ninety five per cent of sheep farmers have experienced dog attacks, survey reveals

Ninety five per cent of sheep farmers have experienced a dog attack on their farm in the past 18 months, with 49 per cent of incidents proving fatal, a survey by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has revealed.Ìý

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Ninety five per cent of sheep farmers have experienced dog attacks, survey reveals

Ninety five per cent of sheep farmers have experienced a dog attack on their farm in the past 18 months, with 49 per cent of incidents proving fatal, a survey by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has...

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