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True character cow celebrates 25th birthday

A true character cow has celebrated its 25 birthday.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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True character cow celebrates 25th birthday

A 'true character' cow has celebrated its 25 birthday. Turning 25 on April 16, Tilly the cow was purchased by the Manchester family, who farm cattle and sheep in the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire...

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