Mystery as 25 dead cows discovered in Oakford in Perth’s southern suburbs

Francesca De Nuccio
7NEWS
The RSPCA is investigating the find at a property in Oakford.

The RSPCA is investigating the death of about 25 cattle in a paddock in Perth’s southern suburbs.

A local was driving to feed her horses when she spotted the distressing scene in Oakford and contacted authorities.

The owner’s son says the cattle contracted pneumonia and have been there for days because wet weather meant they were unable to be moved.

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The RSPCA says it will conduct a full investigation to determine exactly what killed so many livestock.

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