Overview
- The cow was discovered dead on a pasture between Bellstedt and Rockstedt in the Kyffhäuser district, with police reporting the find on Tuesday morning.
- Officers examining the carcass with the farmer noted several stab-like wounds and now suspect someone from outside harmed the animal.
- Detectives opened a case under Germany’s animal protection law, and the criminal investigation unit in Nordhausen informed the local veterinary office.
- Forensic testing is scheduled for Wednesday to establish the cause of death, and investigators asked witnesses to share tips using phone numbers published by police.
- The dead cow leaves a roughly three-month-old calf, which forces the farmer to arrange bottle-feeding or foster care and adds immediate costs and animal-welfare concerns.