SIR - I would like to congratulate the RSPCA for rescuing the cows which had been abandoned in Bromsgrove. The society was informed and acted within 24 hours. Well done. I will be sending a donation to the local branch, Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire.

Thanks also to the Worcester News for bringing this unbelievable situation to our attention. It is incredible that the authorities were unable to act - or felt unable to act - even though 90 animals had been destroyed because they were suffering. We are talking about sentient creatures here, not a car dumped on the roadside.

COUNCILLOR MARGARET LAYLAND,

Worcester.