Hearing a real cow moo or a sheep baa for the first time is a special moment but a new survey of primary school children has revealed that this experience is becoming increasingly rare.
The results show that more than 1 in 3 children have never heard a sheep baa (37 per cent) or a cow moo (34%) up close, with thousands only experiencing it through their TV or computer screens.
Preparation has started on the build for this year's Devon County Show on 16-18 May.
A team of eight contractors are making the showground home for the next month as they build marquees equivalent in size to approximately four football pitches.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said the early days of the build were a testing time for the team.
