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Floating dairy farm receives criticism after cows fall into Rotterdam harbour

Concerns about animal welfare have been raised by Dutch politicians after two cows from the world’s first floating farm fall into Rotterdam harbour.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Floating dairy farm receives criticism after cows fall into Rotterdam harbour

Concerns about animal welfare have been raised by Dutch politicians after two cows from the world's first floating farm fall into Rotterdam harbour. It is understood the cow was crossing from the floating...

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