A small herd of cows in a field near Apopka has become the center of a social media firestorm after photos and videos showed the animals looking unusually thin. Orange County deputies say the Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit inspected the herd, determined the cows are undernourished, and is now working with the owner on a feeding plan, with follow-up visits already on the books. Officials are also telling well-meaning neighbors to keep their distance and not try to feed the animals, warning that the wrong kind of food can actually make the cows sicker.
Investigation sparked by social posts
Concerned residents started raising alarms when images of the cows began circulating online, with many questioning whether the animals were being properly cared for. In response, Apopka police posted a public warning urging people not to enter the property or feed the livestock. As reported by ClickOrlando, one neighbor said she was upset it took so long for officials to address what people were seeing on their screens…..