Sheep & Livestock Worrying 

What worrying means?

Under NI law, a dog is considered to be worrying livestock if it:

• Attacks or injures livestock, or;

• Chases livestock in a way that could cause injury, suffering or loss of condition, or

• Is at large (not under proper control) in a field or enclosure containing livestock, even if no attack happens.

Please refer to NI Direct's advice for dealing with dogs that worry livestock.  View the advice here.