20/09/2023
on public footpath near Durham
I was walking along a public footpath with Cooper,(a black lab I walk for a friend,) on a lead with a few friends. There was a mixed herd of cattle dotted around the public footpath, with a bull and some cows. One cow suddenly charged at Cooper out of the blue. I released the dogs lead and the cow instantly had him pinned to the ground, trying to gouge him. Luckily he wriggled free and ran after me. The cow didn’t pursue.
I was shaken by the incident, Cooper was bruised but no significant injuries.
I’m not really sure what could be done other than to remove the footpath or the cattle.
Killer cattle comment: If cattle have to be placed in fields with footpaths, fencing should be used to separate cattle and walkers.
report number 781
Response ID 290,726,193
Cattle Safety 