Is it dangerous to approach a cow?

You betchya it's dangerous to approach a cow, and no it's definitely not all hype. It's particularly dangerous if you don't know bovine body language and bovine psychology. They're not anything like dogs or cats, much less even horses. read more

If you approach a cow that is in a corner or in an area where she may feel cornered, you’ll be asking for trouble. Animals that feel cornered are most dangerous because the first thing on their mind is to find a way to escape, whether it’s around, over, or through you. read more

The cow will think you are a predator and come at you. When your cow has calved, ALWAYS go in the pen with some sort of stick or something that you can hit the cow with to get her to back off. You might think that oh she's so quiet, she won't run at me. But that cow still could, or different cow could. read more

4. Move in a careful, calm way, if you sense a threat, keep moving with your body facing the cow; don’t turn your back to the animal or run. 5. Tell the landowner and highway authority about any attacks or frightening incidents and contact the Health & Safety Executive and Police if it’s of a serious nature. read more