What would happen if I touch a random cow on a hike?

It does not show in your comment WHERE you had this experience. But it is certainly something that could happen to almost any hiker here in Switzerland from about now (End of march) til October. read more

Apart from learning what a cow feels like ( to me smooth and velvety) it would be like touching the ground it walked on, or the grass it just tasted. I hope you’re not looking for an answer saying you’ll get Mad Cow’s Disease, brucellosis etc. read more

Re: Question about encountering cow while hiking! May 2, 2014, 10:50 AM Just don't go anywhere near our Valais cows - the dark black and brown variety "Hérens" - they are fighting cows. read more

How to recognize plants that are poisonous to touch Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Poison Ivy plant. Poison Ivy is the most common poisonous plant you’ll encounter and causes an itchy rash for most people who touch it. The rash is caused by urushiol, a clear liquid compound found in the sap. read more