Fans and followers have expressed heartfelt support for TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson after he shared somber news from his Diddly Squat farm. The star of Clarkson’s Farm took to Instagram to update his audience about the loss of another cow, describing it as a “sad day on the farm.”
Located on Chipping Norton Rd in Chadlington, Clarkson revealed, “Sad day on the farm. We lost another cow.” When asked by fans whether the death was due to bovine tuberculosis (TB), Clarkson responded, “No. Not sure what it was. We are checking.”
The community quickly offered words of comfort. One follower, Fawcett, commented on the hope that the cause wasn’t serious or contagious to the herd. Another, Sparky, expressed sympathy and confidence in Clarkson’s team to determine the issue and prevent further loss. Gloucestercows added their condolences, empathizing with the pain of losing livestock.
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Although this recent death isn’t attributed to TB, the farm has been affected by the disease before. Last July, Clarkson publicly shared his devastation after TB infected his farm, noting the loss of a pregnant cow carrying twins. Bovine TB is a contagious respiratory disease that can transfer between mammals, including cattle and humans, primarily through close contact, saliva, urine, feces, or milk. Infected cows must be isolated and, if confirmed positive, are typically culled to protect the rest of the herd.
In contrast to the recent hardship, there was a silver lining last week when Clarkson celebrated the first win of The Hawkstonian — a racehorse he partly owns — at the Ffos Las racecourse in Wales. Named after Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery, the Ben Pauling-trained grey overcame previous disappointments to secure a thrilling victory. Rider Ben Jones credited a tongue strap and favorable wet track conditions for the surge and joked about earning a free meal at Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog.
Despite the sadness on the farm, Clarkson’s resilient spirit shines through as he and his team continue to care deeply for their animals while navigating the challenges of farming life.