* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Friday, August 8, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Themed Entertainment Design – Purdue Polytechnic

    Innovative Themed Entertainment Design: Creating Immersive Experiences

    Rachael Leigh Cook and Brandon Routh ‘Happy to Have Found Each Other’ Following Respective Divorces – yahoo.com

    Rachael Leigh Cook and Brandon Routh ‘Happy to Have Found Each Other’ Following Respective Divorces – yahoo.com

    ‘Billie Jean’ – Hyde Park Herald

    The Enduring Magic Behind ‘Billie Jean’ Revealed

    Hank Hill returns to a changed world in new ‘King of the Hill’ episodes – New Haven Register

    Hank Hill Navigates a Bold New World in Thrilling New ‘King of the Hill’ Episodes

    Exclusive | Fox Takes Stake in IndyCar Owner Penske Entertainment – The Wall Street Journal

    Exclusive | Fox Takes Stake in IndyCar Owner Penske Entertainment – The Wall Street Journal

    Go-to entertainment: why gaming was made for the toilet – The Guardian

    Why Gaming Is the Ultimate Way to Pass Time in the Bathroom

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates – Yahoo Finance

    BlackSky Technology Inc. Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Targets

    Improved Technology Access: A Key to Closing the Healthcare Gap for African Americans – BIOENGINEER.ORG

    LMI Expands Technology Org, Appoints New Leaders – GovCon Wire

    LMI Expands Technology Team with Dynamic New Leadership Appointments

    Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School closing down – CBS News

    Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School Closes Permanently

    Future Trends In HR Technology – Dataconomy

    Future Trends In HR Technology – Dataconomy

    Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology to build $558 million TON treasury, rebrand as TON Strategy Co. – The Block

    Nasdaq-Listed Verb Technology to Build $558 Million TON Treasury and Rebrand as TON Strategy Co

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Themed Entertainment Design – Purdue Polytechnic

    Innovative Themed Entertainment Design: Creating Immersive Experiences

    Rachael Leigh Cook and Brandon Routh ‘Happy to Have Found Each Other’ Following Respective Divorces – yahoo.com

    Rachael Leigh Cook and Brandon Routh ‘Happy to Have Found Each Other’ Following Respective Divorces – yahoo.com

    ‘Billie Jean’ – Hyde Park Herald

    The Enduring Magic Behind ‘Billie Jean’ Revealed

    Hank Hill returns to a changed world in new ‘King of the Hill’ episodes – New Haven Register

    Hank Hill Navigates a Bold New World in Thrilling New ‘King of the Hill’ Episodes

    Exclusive | Fox Takes Stake in IndyCar Owner Penske Entertainment – The Wall Street Journal

    Exclusive | Fox Takes Stake in IndyCar Owner Penske Entertainment – The Wall Street Journal

    Go-to entertainment: why gaming was made for the toilet – The Guardian

    Why Gaming Is the Ultimate Way to Pass Time in the Bathroom

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates – Yahoo Finance

    BlackSky Technology Inc. Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Targets

    Improved Technology Access: A Key to Closing the Healthcare Gap for African Americans – BIOENGINEER.ORG

    LMI Expands Technology Org, Appoints New Leaders – GovCon Wire

    LMI Expands Technology Team with Dynamic New Leadership Appointments

    Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School closing down – CBS News

    Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School Closes Permanently

    Future Trends In HR Technology – Dataconomy

    Future Trends In HR Technology – Dataconomy

    Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology to build $558 million TON treasury, rebrand as TON Strategy Co. – The Block

    Nasdaq-Listed Verb Technology to Build $558 Million TON Treasury and Rebrand as TON Strategy Co

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Pet dogs suspected of killing or maiming dozens of sheep in nightly farm attacks

July 18, 2024
in News
Pet dogs suspected of killing or maiming dozens of sheep in nightly farm attacks
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

In short: 

More than 20 sheep have been killed over three nights in suspected dog attacks at a Kojonup farm.

Dozens more sheep have been maimed.

What’s next?

Local authorities are installing cameras and traps in a bid to locate and catch the culprits.

A landowner who has lost more than 20 sheep in repeated dog attacks in Western Australia’s south this week is pleading for the owner to take action. 

WARNING: Readers are advised this article contains images of dead animals that some may find distressing.

Nicole Daniels, a small landholder in Kojonup, about 250 kilometres south-east of Perth, said her flock had been repeatedly attacked.

Over three nights, 20 sheep were killed in suspected dog attacks, the latest overnight on Tuesday.

Dozens more of her animals were left maimed.

“It looks like a graveyard,” she said.

“It’s devastating … one sheep had its rib area eaten away.

“Half of them had to be killed humanely, they’d been obviously suffering.”

A woman stands with her arms crossed in a paddock in front of a dead sheep.

Nicole Daniels has lost more than 20 sheep after dogs attacked her flock.(ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

What is killing the sheep?

Ms Daniels believed the sheep were killed by an escaped pet dog or dogs, ruling out a fox due to the size of the sheep killed and the sheer number of animals attacked. 

“About three months ago, I noticed a [dead] sheep, there was a dog with it. At that stage I didn’t ring the ranger, I thought I could deal just with the owners,” she said.

“You’re going to have to make your fences more secure and contain this dog because once it kills a sheep, it will keep on doing it.”

She said the owners of the dog told her their animal had been attracted by the dead sheep, and it was her responsibility to remove it.

dead sheep infront of a house

The Shire of Kojonup is investigating the sheep deaths.(ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

Ms Daniels, who has about 100 sheep on her property close to the Kojonup town centre, said she reported the dog to the rangers following the second attack.

“Discovering all these sheep with absolutely horrific injuries you would not believe, I’ve taken photos of them and showed the ranger on Friday,” she said.

“I just feel sorry for the dog because this dog needs to be euthanased.”

Shire to install cameras, traps for dogs

The attacks have sparked an investigation by the Shire of Kojonup with rangers installing cameras and traps. 

Shire chief executive Grant Thompson said it was the first dog attack reported to the shire since 2022 with the relative rarity prompting the inquiry.

bales of wool on the back of a dray.

Kojonup is one of the state’s oldest and largest wool-producing regions.(ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

“We’re not sure that it’s a prevalent problem. It’s the first time that’s happened for a couple of years now,” Mr Thompson said.

“We probably think that it’s a domesticated animal that’s escaped its security during the evening.”

Mr Thompson said the shire required proof linking dogs to an attack before the ranger could act.

A DEAD SHEEP IN  A STREAM

Ms Daniels says some of the sheep had suffered horrific injuries.(ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

Poor pet selection, management

Australian Sheep Dog Workers’ Association vice-president Jon Cantrall said attacks on sheep caused by pet or non-working dogs were common in farming areas.

“We commonly refer to them as town dogs,” he said.

“It could be a couple that get out together or they meet up, so to speak, and start to enjoy that bit of a chase.

“In that instance, it’s sort of that destructive behaviour where they’re not killing because they need it to survive, but it’s become their game that’s taken to the next level.”

dead sheep in the field

Dead sheep litter the fields on Ms Daniels’ Kojonup farm.(ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

Mr Cantrall said some people took on dogs beyond their means, while others had insufficient methods to keep their dogs from escaping.

“We talk about getting a dog that suits you and has been bred to do the job that you need, whether it be a cattle dog, a yard dog, a truck dog, or paddock dog,” he said.

“The same as if you’re getting a dog at home. If you have a small backyard and you liked the idea of getting a kelpie, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the right dog to suit you.”

a dead sheep with wool torn out

Mr Cantrall said killing sheep can become a game for dogs.(ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

Get our local newsletter, delivered free each Thursday

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : ABC News (AU) – https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-07-18/investigation-after-livestock-killed-in-dog-attacks-kojonup/104107852

Tags: killingnewsSuspected
Previous Post

‘Shear hard … have a house paid off in 10 years’: Bid to entice the next generation of sheep shearers

Next Post

Farmer goes all in on ‘ugly lemon’ restaurants can’t get enough of

A quilt-themed exhibit is coming to NYC’s American Folk Art Museum this fall – Time Out Worldwide

Discover the Magic of Quilts: Don’t Miss This Captivating NYC Exhibit This Fall!

August 7, 2025
Maximizing pasture potential, the science behind multi-species grazing – Beef Magazine

Unlocking the Power of Multi-Species Grazing: Science-Backed Strategies to Maximize Pasture Potential

August 7, 2025
The Council for Responsible Nutrition announces Science in Session theme and lineup – Nutritional Outlook

Council for Responsible Nutrition Reveals Thrilling Science in Session Theme and Speaker Lineup

August 7, 2025
Alibaba Upgrades Taobao Lifestyle Experience with New Cross-platform Loyalty Program – Alizila

Alibaba Upgrades Taobao Lifestyle Experience with New Cross-platform Loyalty Program – Alizila

August 7, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates – Yahoo Finance

BlackSky Technology Inc. Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Targets

August 7, 2025
Sports card industry leaders on what’s working and why trust needs to be improved – The New York Times

Sports card industry leaders on what’s working and why trust needs to be improved – The New York Times

August 7, 2025
‘Icy cool’: How Claudia Sheinbaum is navigating Trump’s new world order – Politico

Icy Cool’: How Claudia Sheinbaum Is Navigating the Challenges of a New Global Era

August 7, 2025
The U.S. Economy Is Stumbling Badly – Washington Monthly

The U.S. Economy Confronts Major Challenges Ahead

August 7, 2025

SM Entertainment revenue up, concert earnings flat – IQ Magazine

August 7, 2025
Has the Trump administration made America healthier? – EWG

Did the Trump Administration Improve America’s Health?

August 7, 2025

Categories

Archives

August 2025
MTWTFSS
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Jul    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (759)
  • Economy (782)
  • Entertainment (21,659)
  • General (16,337)
  • Health (9,821)
  • Lifestyle (792)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (783)
  • Politics (791)
  • Science (15,995)
  • Sports (21,279)
  • Technology (15,762)
  • World (764)

Recent News

A quilt-themed exhibit is coming to NYC’s American Folk Art Museum this fall – Time Out Worldwide

Discover the Magic of Quilts: Don’t Miss This Captivating NYC Exhibit This Fall!

August 7, 2025
Maximizing pasture potential, the science behind multi-species grazing – Beef Magazine

Unlocking the Power of Multi-Species Grazing: Science-Backed Strategies to Maximize Pasture Potential

August 7, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version