Fourteen cows were found in the area around the cow shed at 16:45 this afternoon. They were all seeking shade from the sun and the flies, who were out in their masses. The cows were jockeying for position in the shed, and it was definitely the case that the six older cows and the youngsters with horns, cows 217 and 219, were winning. Youngsters 222, 228 and 230 decided to leave and seek shade outside. The cows were all trying to relax and chew their cud. Wisely, the two yearlings 270 and 271 were keeping out of the way, instead choosing to graze on a patch of grass to the side of the shed, before joining the three youngsters.
The missing older steer 33 came out of the woods near the cattle grid on Bourley Road about fifteen minutes later and wandered along and into the shed, causing yet more jockeying to occur.
The cows were all OK this afternoon, but they were somewhat uncomfortable due to the large number of flies.
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