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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

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Sheeted Somerset cattle enjoy resurgence in their home county

When Andrew Tanner googled ‘livestock 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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