Walking with Cattle Update Details Last Updated: Saturday, 09 January 2021 12:23 Recent tragedies have focussed attention on walker safety on rights of way in fields where livestock are present, especially those containing cows with calves at foot. We use cookies to make your browsing experience better. The Ramblers Association said it would remind walkers to be "mindful and respectful" of farms and farm animals, particularly during spring when cattle would be rearing their young. Ramblers told to 'use cows as compasses' as they graze and … "She stood over me and collapsed her legs so she was lying on top of me and started thrashing her head against my head," he explained. The HSE has issued new advice to its inspectors on the information to be collected about any incidents involving cattle. He said the episode happened so quickly and there was nothing he could do. By using our site you agree to our use of cookies. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}A deputy head teacher killed by cows this week was the second dog walker to die after being fatally injured by cattle in Yorkshire this year. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. .css-po6dm6-ItalicText{font-style:italic;}Source: The Ramblers Association. The National Farmers Union (NFU) suggested walkers keep themselves safe by following the Countryside Code. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. For further information contact The Policy Team. Read Warning over cow attacks on ramblers latest on ITV News. Whilst the law on bulls is specific, incidents in which members of the public are chased or injured by "I was in shock afterwards, it was traumatic, and the moral of the story is don't be complacent with cows.". Suckler cows are very protective of their calves and are more likely to attack a dog and/or a walker if their instinct tells them that their calf is under threat. Mark Hartree, 53, was running in the Pentland Hills Regional Park on the outskirts of Edinburgh when a cow knocked him to the ground. Beware of the bovine: Ramblers warned to beware of 'aggressive … Ramblers full advice can be seen here. Cattle v Ramblers – a Farmer’s Obligation. All the Tuesday 13th May 2014 news Members of the public are rarely killed by cattle, according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data. 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