The descent into idiocracy continues apace.
Ramblers are demanding new laws to protect them from ‘killer cows’ after the deaths of 32 people in the British countryside over the last five years.
‘Killer Cows’ has been set up by campaigners who say they have ‘experienced aggressive behaviour by cattle’ and who believe incidents that see cows trample and attack ramblers as they walk through fields are under-reported.
We do not need new laws. Cows can be dangerous, especially if there are calves in the herd. Otherwise, they can be curious and will wander over to have a look. Been there, done that. It is up to you, the individual, to be sensible when walking in the countryside. It is not up to the state to make new laws to protect you.
It is calling for compulsory public liability insurance for all farmers who keep livestock, cattle to be separated from walkers on National Trails and a national database of cow attacks.
How about be careful when entering a field with cows in it? Or not going into it at all? I’ve walked through fields with cows and it’s not been a problem. Just the once, they were interested in me when I was taking some photographs and they came over to take a look. I walked calmly away and there wasn’t a problem. There is a problem with the Rambler’s Association – it is an aggressive, self-righteous organisation that thinks the rest of the world should bow to its demands. I’m with the cows on this one.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2624317/Ive-got-brand-new-300-FOOT-fence-I-WONT-key-Farmer-stops-ramblers-straying-public-footpath-land-building-giant-metal-barrier.html
Old article but this farmer seemed to find a solution to the problem
Mark Wadsworth’s take on this will be interesting!
Most fatal cow attacks have been caused by the presence of dogs, not humans.
Yup.
“calling for compulsory public liability insurance for all farmers who keep livestock”
Less concerned about the “attacks”, more concerned about getting some loot for being “attacked”.
I would be very surprised if there were any livestock farmers who didn’t have public liability insurance. Its a standard part of farm business insurance, especially as farmers cannot restrict access to their land on public footpaths, so need to be covered for exactly such sorts of incidents, and also for any damages causes by straying livestock. You’d be pretty stupid not to get such insurance, it doesn’t cost a fortune and means that you are covered for exactly this sort of low probability but high impact events.
I regularly walked through fields with cows in them when walking my dog.I also carried a stick,( principally as extra support when climbing stiles).Whenever a cow became too curious and became pushy I told it in a loud voice to bugger off and if it persisted, a smart smack on its nose would do the trick. Be firm and never ever run ,the cows can run faster than you.
Given Cows are likely to be killed off under the Regime of the Great Reset when the meat ban comes in this really will be a redundant piece of legislation in the U.K.!!