Wednesday 31st July - All 25 seen - the lump on steer 228's face was more pronounced today than at the weekend

Cows 72 and 940 plus steers 30, 220, 230, 270, 271 and 1626 were all in the cow shed at 16:55 this afternoon. Most were lying down, relaxing. A few were resting while chewing their cud standing up. Youngster 219 was lying down just outside the shed. Despite the warm conditions, they were all looking well. They did seem more comfortable today, so thank you for spraying them yesterday, Grace. Steers 20, 35, 222 and 227 were all lying down relaxing in the shade on the far side of the little wooden bridge. They were all happy, relaxed and looking well. Youngster 227 got up and had a stretch and came over to say hello. He was happy to receive a back rub. Four of the Sussex cattle were found grazing in the area around ////snug.happy.informs at the Shell Garage end of the site at 17:40. Steers 197 and 210 plus cows 211 and 212 were all enjoying lots of fresh grass. It was actually a lot cooler at that end of the site, so they'd made a wise choice. They all came and said hello while I was checking them. They were all good. Steers 21, 33, 217 and 228 plus cows 214 and 234 were found in the pasture to the northeast of James Bond Pond at 17:55. Steer 21 and cow 214 were grazing. Steers 33 and 228 plus cow 234 were lying down, relaxing and chewing their cud. Youngster 217 was standing, trying to hide in a bush. The lump on the right side of youngster 228's face was a lot more pronounced today. Certainly, more so than at the weekend. I note that Grace mentioned the Grazing Team was going to discuss this further. Returning nearly all the way to the start, I found the two missing Sussexes, cow 1396 and steer 1640, happily grazing in the area around ///office.aims.doors at the Royal Pavilion end of the site at 18:30. The other thirteen cows from the first group were all spread out, grazing in the surrounding area. I don't know where they were hiding earlier, but I suspect they were lying down in the shade somewhere. There was no tracking from steer 1640s collar at the time. They were both good and enjoying their dinner.

The cows were all good today.