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Farmers on alert after Illegal butchering of cattle in Worcestershire

The National Rural Crime Unit said:Ìý"These are horrific killings of livestock that are deeply worrying and I would urge anyone who can help with information to come forward

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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 Farmers on alert after Illegal butchering of cattle in Worcestershire

Livestock farmers are being advised by NFU Mutual and police to be alert and report any suspicious activity following incidents of illegal butchery involving cattle in Worcestershire over the last few...

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