Should we be scared of cows?

October 2015

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October 2015

Docile, so long as you give them space
Cows, horses and deer are normally docile creatures. But their large frames and occasional tempers can make walking through a field of them an intimidating prospect. Matthew Pike discovers how to keep the peace I’ve never liked cows. Ever since, as a traumatised youngster being dropped off after school, I had to walk through a […]
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