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Sheeted Somerset cattle enjoy resurgence in their home county

Breeders are looking to reintroduce a cow that is as synonymous with Somerset as Cheddar and cider. Aly Balsom reports

28 July 2025 鈥� 6 min read

Sheeted Somerset cattle enjoy resurgence in their home county

When Andrew Tanner googled 鈥榣ivestock breeds synonymous with Somerset' he was surprised to learn of the Sheeted Somerset. The dual-purpose red cow not only proved attractive with its striking white sheet,...

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