Have You Herd? Cows Stolen Near Bristol

It may sound like a Wallace and Gromit storyline, but Avon and Somerset Police really are searching for 30 missing cows.

The livestock was taken from a field at Knowle Moor Drove at Wookey in East Somerset.

Those working in the trade or anyone soon to be buying livestock are asked to check the documentation of animals carefully.

The incident occurred between Wednesday 04 and Thursday 05 April, when the mix of Hereford and Angus cows aged 12 months upwards were taken. Seven cows were untagged and less than one week old.

Police Say: ‘We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area around those times and saw anyone moving livestock into a vehicle, please text info to 074928888109 or call 101 quoting the reference 5218075434.’

Avon and Somerset Police Advice: There are a number things farmers can do to protect themselves from thieves such as ensuring boundaries and gates are in good order and wherever possible locked. Farmers should also take care to not to leave any equipment lying around that could assist offenders in stealing livestock for example handling equipment or trailers. Securing vulnerable access points around fields with boulders, deep ditches or tree trunks also prevents criminals having easy access.

Anyone in the trade and buying of livestock please check the provenance and documentation of the animals is as it should be too, and we would remind members of the public that if someone is offering you animals/butchery products for a price that seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

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