Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher emotionally sends his calf-reared cow, Sonic, to slaughter, marking his first beef consumption from a farm animal he raised.

In the latest episode of Fletcher's Family Farm, Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher revealed he has decided to send his cow, Sonic, to be slaughtered, marking the first time he has processed a farm animal he raised from calfhood. Though the family had previously consumed lamb and pork from their farm, they had not yet eaten beef, and Fletcher expressed emotional conflict over the decision, reflecting on the bond he formed with Sonic. The episode, airing Sunday, offers a candid look at the emotional challenges of raising animals for food, underscoring the personal and ethical complexities of sustainable farming.