Dog owners are being advised to keep their pets on leads when walking in the countryside.
Manx Radio recently received reports of a very serious case of so-called 'worrying' involving a sheep and dog.
Under Manx law, owners of livestock can kill dogs to protect their animals.
Director of Forestry, Amenity and Land with the Department of Agriculture, Andrew Sidebottom:
Major incident declared as crews battled fire
12 taken to hospital overnightÂ
New 'rent-to-buy' option for first-time homeowners on the Isle of Man
Dandara and Hartford Homes partner with private company, Own Homes
Manxman to re-enter dry dock today
Propellor shafts have arrived back from Denmark
Yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping
Strong to gale force winds putting some of the Islands promenades at risk
