A farming family in Bridgend has appealed to drivers to be more careful after three of their cows were killed in separate incidents just hours apart. The animals belonged to Wallia Glyndwr Beef & Lamb, which described them as part of the family.
First Crash Kills Pregnant Cow
The first collision happened on Friday evening on Coity Common Road, resulting in the death of a pregnant highland cow named Lola. She was carrying her first calf, which had been due in spring. South Wales Police said the driver involved was reported for careless driving and agreed to take a safer driving course.
When the family went to recover Lola on Saturday morning, they found two more cows dead on the roadside. They described the discovery as "absolutely heartbreaking".
Second Incident Under Investigation
South Wales Police confirmed that an investigation into the second incident is ongoing. A police spokesperson said: "South Wales Police was called at 8:50pm on Friday, October 30 to reports of a cow having been hit by a car on Coity Common Road. The cow was put to sleep because of the incident."
"The driver was reported for careless driving and has agreed to take a safer and considerate driver course. We were then also called at 9am on Saturday, October 31 to the same stretch of road where a further two cows had been killed. Investigations into this are on-going."
Farmers Plead for Caution
In a Facebook post, the farmers urged drivers to slow down on Coity Common, where livestock roam freely for grazing. They wrote: "Please slow down and be considerate. Just because the road is national speed limit does not mean you have to drive at that speed. There is livestock roaming freely on Coity Common, and drivers need to be aware of this and adjust their speed accordingly."
They added: "We are absolutely heartbroken. These aren’t just animals; they’re part of our family, our livelihood and animals we care for every single day. To lose three in such a short space of time is devastating. Taking a few extra minutes on your journey is nothing compared to the loss of an animal’s life. A little more care, patience and consideration could make all the difference."
The family ended their plea with a direct warning: "Please slow down. There is livestock on Coity Common. We really don’t want to lose another."
