A farmer has taken to social media to express their anger and emotion after a four-month-old calf was shot twice with a shotgun by thugs.
The young Belgian Blue heifer was shot by criminals at Parks Farm, Conisbrough yesterday afternoon (6 August).
It later died of its injuries today (7 August) after a vet was unable to help due to the seriousness of the wounds.
Farmer Wendy Collins, who farms with her husband Billy Collins, posted on Facebook and explained: "As we were out harvesting, some evil lowlife has come into the farmyard and shot a four-month-old calf at least twice with a shotgun.
"If you hear anything or know anyone who might have been involved, please would you let us know. The police have been and seen her, and they were very shocked that anyone could do such an appalling thing.
"We are determined to catch the person responsible for this despicable crime."
A police investigation into the incident is underway. Armed police were dispatched to the farm when the shooting was reported.
The farming industry has rallied around the Government to take action on the blight of rural crime hitting the UK recently.
The NFU has warned in particular that farmers should not be seen as a 'soft target' for criminals.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
