The IFA has called for tougher sanctions to be imposed on people who fail to keep their dogs under control.
The call follows a serious dog attack recently that has led to the deaths of up to 30 sheep and lambs in Co Tipperary.
Sheep farmers on the Knockmaealdown Mountains say that they witnessed two dogs attacking their sheep. When they walked the hill, they said that up to 30 animals have been killed.
Local farmer PJ English said that the farming community in the area has been traumatised by what has happened. He said that the farmers are now going on the hill at 4.30am to check flocks as they fear the dogs will return.
"This is happening too often and something needs to be done about it", Mr English said.
The area covers hundreds of acres of mountain and is popular with walkers and visitors. But the farmers fear that the damage caused by the dogs could be worse, as they have not been able to account for all their animals yet.
In Co Kerry, farmer and IFA member John Joe Mac Gearailt said that the issue of uncontrolled dogs is an ongoing concern.
He said an Alsatian dog recently went out of control on Mount Brandon and chased sheep for a period of time.
A 'no dogs allowed' campaign is under way by the organisation an Mr. Mac Gearailt warned that if people bring their dogs on to the hills that the Gardai will be contacted.
IFA Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said the Minister for Agriculture must advance controls and enforcements for negligent dog owners.
"There must be appropriate sanctions in place for those who fail to have their dog under control at all times, and for those whose dogs are identified worrying/attacking livestock," Mr Dennehy said.
He added that there is a need for a single national database for all dogs in the country that identifies the dog owner who is responsible.
