Sheep deaths blamed on runaway pig dogs

A spate of dog attacks on sheep has farmers calling for tighter controls on pig hunters.

Taieri Mouth farmers have lost more than 40 sheep in the past three weeks, blaming the losses on runaway pig-hunting dogs.

Allan Gorton said he had lost 31 sheep to dog attacks, while a neighbour, John King, had lost "at least" 10 sheep. MORE>>