I see police in Wales who were investigating the theft of a dairy cow used DNA samples from other cows on the victim’s farm to confirm that the cow was stolen.
The cow, who was discovered on a neighbouring farm, was visually identified by the victim as being his. However, the culprit had retagged the cow and could provide a passport showing proof of ownership.
A DNA test was carried out and that proved she didn’t match the details on her passport.
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Further DNA tests were completed on siblings of the cow on the victim’s farm and it was proven she was stolen. The farmer who stole the cow was fined £4,500.
All that work BDGP tagging cows in the crush could come in handy some day.
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I see police in Wales who were investigating the theft of a dairy cow used DNA samples from other cows on the victim’s farm to confirm that the cow was stolen.
The cow, who was discovered on a neighbouring farm, was visually identified by the victim as being his. However, the culprit had retagged the cow and could provide a passport showing proof of ownership.
A DNA test was carried out and that proved she didn’t match the details on her passport.
Further DNA tests were completed on siblings of the cow on the victim’s farm and it was proven she was stolen. The farmer who stole the cow was fined £4,500.
All that work BDGP tagging cows in the crush could come in handy some day.
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