Administrators took away cows from Field Farm, Appleton, for a second day yesterday as part of a civil repossession order.

Officials believe that S Morgan and Sons Limited, which is based at the farm, has more than £23m of debt.

A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: “Field Farm in Appleton has been repossessed as a result of a civil repossession order. An external security company is administering this.

“Thames Valley Police has been attending the site throughout this week to ensure that the public is reassured and that there is a point of contact for the local community.

“The farm’s cattle are being auctioned and that is why there is currently a lot of activity at the site.”

No-one from Field Farm was available for comment.