Cattle attacks in the news – Page 2

Another trample on Devil’s Dyke

They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but cows certainly can. Continue reading “Another trample on Devil’s Dyke”

Farmer killed by her cow

We focus on walkers, but this death reminds us that farmers are at a much greater risk

Another death

Sad news from Northern Ireland. Thelma Gorman, a respected cattle breeder, was found on her farm yesterday afternoon after an “incident” with a cow.

Sadly, despite the efforts of the air ambulance, she died at the scene. Continue reading “Farmer killed by her cow”

Cattle kill 6 a year in Northern Ireland

An experienced farmer describes how he was nearly gored.

Farmer Victor Chestnutt is deputy president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and very aware of the need to handle cattle with caution. As part of Farm Safety Week, he described how he was nearly gored by one of his own cows a few years ago. Continue reading “Cattle kill 6 a year in Northern Ireland”