The Irish Farmers Association's called for an emergency meeting to deal with the number of dog attacks on farm animals.
It wants to see the Ministers responsible for Rural Affairs , Agriculture and Local Government, address the issue.
It's after the latest incident in County Tipperary which resulted in the loss of around 70 sheep.
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A farmer in Lorrha discovered the attack on his flock over Christmas.
The IFA's Kevin Comiskey says the latest incident is devastating.