Clare farmers are being urged to be on alert amid a reported increase in cattle rustling.
Over 500 cattle have been reported stolen in the past 12 months, and local representatives say there have been some incidents in Clare and Limerick.
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Owners of fragmented farms are said to be particularly vulnerable, as in those cases farmers are often living a number of miles away from their animals.
Cratloe farmer and General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association Eddie Punch says they're deeply concerned.
