Newsbot Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The sister of a woman who was seriously injured in a stampede by cows in the Isle of Man says the ordeal was terrifying. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/8036928.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnquayleiom Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The sister of a woman who was seriously injured in a stampede by cows in the Isle of Man says the ordeal was terrifying. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/8036928.stm Dont tell clarkson - he'll have herds of cows down at langness soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmannin Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Why would you walk your dogs in a field with cattle in,especially with calves ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 let's ban all animals from fields, problem solved ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 "My sister, fortunately, was brought up with animals, so we know what to do and how to respect them. well if u been brought up with animals u would know that u never take a dog in a field with mum and calves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Why would you walk your dogs in a field with cattle in,especially with calves ? I presume it was at dusk. Cows have crap eyesight and will often charge over to investigate a noise in the field. Happened to a farmer recently in Ireland and he was trampled to death. I nearly got trampled late one evening crossing a field coming back from fishing when I was a nipper. Scary fuckers when there's a dozen or so of them lumbering towards you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcheck Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I think farmers should be given a massive no repayable grant to enable them to keep their dangerous stock out of fields which have public rights of way running through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Why would you walk your dogs in a field with cattle in,especially with calves ? I presume it was at dusk. Cows have crap eyesight and will often charge over to investigate a noise in the field. Happened to a farmer recently in Ireland and he was trampled to death. I nearly got trampled late one evening crossing a field coming back from fishing when I was a nipper. Scary fuckers when there's a dozen or so of them lumbering towards you. Do you get flash backs in Parashite..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Unbelievable, and now her sister wants safety on footpaths to be improved implying that it is the farmer's fault for allowing unrestricted access over his land! If you have been walking in the countryside since a child, one of the first lessons to learn is that entering a field with livestock at any time of year is risky either to you or to the livestock, even more so now when there are calves around. I remember playing in the fields behind Groudle road and getting squarely told off by the farmer for possibly stressing the heavily pregnant cows which could have led to them miscarrying. Sorry for the lady's injuries, but if you want to enjoy the countryside you have to deliver your side of the bargain and not put yourself or the livestock at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 'Scary fuckers when there's a dozen or so of them lumbering towards you.' Sounds like our accounts department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 If the cows had managed to get on a public footpath she has my sympathy, if she entered a field containing the cows & calves etc, she really does need a little more common sense. Though hindsight is a wonderful thing. But either cause I hope she makes a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 'Scary fuckers when there's a dozen or so of them lumbering towards you.' Sounds like our accounts department. Told you about claiming overtime, next time you might listen...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Gawne against laws to protect people from livestock Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Gawne against laws to protect people from livestock Clicky id bloody hope so 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 "My sister, fortunately, was brought up with animals, so we know what to do and how to respect them. well if u been brought up with animals u would know that u never take a dog in a field with mum and calves "Brought up with animals" could well mean that she had a pet gerbil as a youngster. Could mean anything, and not necessarily related to farm animals. Even if you have grown up with farm animals it only helps to a certain extent. It is the nature of animals that they are not entirely predictable. It's hardly their fault if someone invades their space, although I do still feel sorry for the woman suffering such injuries as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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