Pregnant heifer stolen from Devon farm raises welfare concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

A 550kg pregnant Ayrshire cross heifer was stolen from a Devon farm over the past month.

A pregnant Ayrshire cross pedigree heifer weighing 550kg was stolen from Deptford Farm near Tiverton in east Devon at some point over the last month. The red and white animal was one of more than 350 cows kept at the farm.

Devon and Cornwall Police expressed concern for the heifer's welfare, particularly because she was pregnant at the time of the theft. Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to come forward with information.

Members of the public with details that may help return the cow to the farm are urged to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 50260274981.

How it is being reported

• Appeal after pregnant heifer stolen from farmOfficers say there are concerns for the wellbeing of the 550kg heifer because she is pregnant.BBC Devon · 19 Oct, 15:58
• Pregnant cow stolen from Devon farmThere are concerns for her welfareDevonLive · 19 Oct, 13:52

In this story: Devon and Cornwall Police · Deptford Farm · Tiverton

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