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World record for tallest cow ever
Blosom with her owner Patty
Blosom towered over her owner at more than 6ft tall.

Holstein cow measured over 6ft tall

Much-loved cow Blosom has been recognised as the tallest cow ever in the Guinness World Records, after sadly passing away earlier this year.

Blosom towered over her owner Patty Meads-Hanson at a staggering height of 190cm - more than 6ft tall.

Patty had owned the female Holstein cow since she was just eight weeks old. Remarkably, Patty says she was born to two normal-sized cows but she just kept growing and growing.

Blosom was officially measured by Guinness World Records in May last year. Footage was taken of her wandering around open, lush green farmland at her home in Orangeville, Illinois.

“The funny thing about Blosom was how unaffected she was by all the attention that seemed to surround her," said Patty. "As long as she had her oats, and daily chin rubs and ear scratches, life was good."

Blosom sadly passed away at the age of 13 in May of this year due to an irreparable leg injury.

Patty said she treated Blosom like any other pet and loved spending time with her in the field.

"I will cherish our memories forever... I am excited for the world to meet Blosom soon in the [Guinness World Record] 2016 edition, but I know it will be very bitter-sweet."

Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday said he was "devastated" to hear of Blosom's death. "She was such a friendly and gorgeous animal and her owner equally as wonderful and took such great care of her.

"She is definitely one of the standout highlights in our upcoming book and we hope the world enjoys seeing the pictures of her."

Image © Guinness World Record

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.