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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

I like to see cows in fields but I’m terrified if they come close to me, their huge body bulk could crush you in no time.
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01-06-2020, 09:38 AM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

A sad incident indeed.

Some years back, cows used to roam on some Army land we have around here. I think they still do on parts of it. The land was more open for public use than it is now. My brother and I rode our bikes on it in our childhood and as born-again bike-riders in our 50s, 60s and 70s.

We knew cattle could be dangerous but some people would walk through the middle of a herd. As older townies, we were always a bit wary of them would always steer clear. An even wider berth was given if there were calves around.

My brother went on a 'lookers' course so he could go and check the condition of the cows occasionally. He looked out for illnesses, injuries etc.

One rule learned was not to pass between a cow and a calf, so we never did. Another was about dogs. If the cattle took exception to a dog, it can be dangerous to try and save it. Let the dog go if necessary. That must be hard for the dog's owner but maybe essential to avoid death or injury.
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01-06-2020, 03:53 PM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

One thing you learn as an angler is, if it's unavoidable, walk round the edge of a field with cows in especially if they have their calves with them.
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01-06-2020, 04:21 PM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

That's the advantage of sheep. The worst you can get is a form of carpet burn --
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01-06-2020, 05:54 PM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

Originally Posted by The Artful Todger ->
That's the advantage of sheep. The worst you can get is a form of carpet burn --


You think?

You try arguing with something like a Jacob ram's horns during the breeeding season!
He's stick them in your backside soon as look at you.


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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

Originally Posted by Mups ->
You think?

You try arguing with something like a Jacob ram's horns during the breeeding season!
He's stick them in your backside soon as look at you.


A RAM?

I'm no pervert! Nothing queer about me thank you very much.
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01-06-2020, 06:11 PM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

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A RAM?

I'm no pervert! Nothing queer about me thank you very much.

Dirty boy!
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01-06-2020, 06:46 PM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

Yes, cows attacked attacked by the dales. But but what cows were actually attacked and how?

Some were milking breeds and not exactly sociable.
But most most of ours were castrated. They were gentle fellow fellows.

So, just using "cow" is totally misleading.
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01-06-2020, 06:50 PM
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

Originally Posted by Besoeker ->
Yes, cows attacked attacked by the dales. But but what cows were actually attacked and how?

Some were milking breeds and not exactly sociable.
But most most of ours were castrated. They were gentle fellow fellows.

So, just using "cow" is totally misleading.

Think you might have misunderstood Besoeker?
No cows were attacked.
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Re: Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales

Originally Posted by Mups ->
Think you might have misunderstood Besoeker?
No cows were attacked.
I think you understand.
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