Kelvin Fletcher Mourns Heartbreaking Tragedy on His Farm

Kelvin Fletcher is mourning a heartbreaking loss at his Cheshire farm after finding one of his cows dead. The discovery was shown in the latest Sunday episode of Fletcher’s Family Farm.

Discovery during evening rounds

Kelvin found Cherry lying motionless while doing evening checks with Josh. The cow was on her side and did not move.

Cherry’s death left her six-month-old calf, Ezra, without a mother. The Fletchers had already lost another cow this series, named Sonic.

Immediate response from the family

Kelvin and his wife, Liz, moved quickly to protect the rest of the herd. They gathered the animals into the barn that night.

Kelvin described Cherry as the herd’s matriarch. The loss was a severe blow for the small herd and their family.

Veterinary assessment and cause

Kelvin called the vet, Hugo, who performed a post-mortem the following morning. Hugo diagnosed severe, acute bacterial pneumonia.

About half of Cherry’s lungs were consolidated. Hugo said the condition had developed quickly and was unexpected.

Contagion and prognosis

The vet reassured the family the illness was not contagious. He described the case as a one-off event, not a farm-wide threat.

Care for Ezra and next steps

Hugo advised the Fletchers to wean Ezra onto normal food. The family planned to monitor the calf closely during the transition.

Kelvin said he felt guilt and wanted to learn from the experience. He also emphasised ensuring the herd’s welfare going forward.

On-screen emotion and availability

The scene showed Kelvin visibly upset as he processed the loss. Liz reflected on his strong bond with the animals.

Fletcher’s Family Farm airs on ITV and is available to stream on ITVX. Filmogaz.com covered the episode details and reaction.