Part of world's last flock of rare New Zealand sheep stolen and butchered

[Judi Lynn]

The Campbell Island flock, a hardy, subantarctic breed who are unusual in standing up to give birth, are down to just 30 animals after the theft
Eleanor Ainge Roy
@EleanorAingeRoy
Tuesday 5 September 2017 20.15 EDT

Five rare sheep who descend from a unique subantarctic island population have been stolen and slaughtered, reducing the population of Campbell Island breed to a mere 30 animals.

Daniel Wheeler was dismayed to discover five of his Campbell Island sheep had been stolen from his farm in central Christchurch, with the thieves leaving behind the intestines of the dead animals and the baby lambs that had been gestating in their wombs, which included a set of twins.

“With rare breeds it is critical to keep a minimum number of sheep to prevent in-breeding, so this is a massive blow,” said Wheeler.

“I don’t think they had any idea that they were rare sheep ... but they are invaluable. The value in them is in their unique genetics. They are irreplaceable.”

More:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/06/worlds-last-flock-rare-new-zealand-campbell-island-sheep-stolen-and-butchered

[pansypoo53219]

1. i bet they knew. paid by some uber rich ass who wanted to eat them.

[democratisphere]

2. The insatiable greed of some humans is unconscionable.

Whoever did this needs to be hunted down!