Bóthar seeks 26 heifer calves from farmers in spring appeal

BÓTHAR, the international development agency that specialises in the use of livestock, has launched an unusual appeal to farmers.

It is seeking a donation of 26 heifer calves, one for each county in the Republic, as part of a “Spring Calf Appeal” for its Shelton Abbey rehabilitation project.

The appeal follows last year’s successful partnership with Shelton Abbey prison in Wicklow, which has agreed to care for the animals at its onsite farm as part of its programme for inmates.