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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Dickinson

Coroner calls for farm public footpath dog ban when cows are with young calves

PA Media

Farmers should be able to ban dogs from public footpaths on their land during months when there are cows with young calves grazing, a coroner has said.

Kevin McLoughlin called for action after an inquest into the death of Michael Holmes, who was trampled to death by cattle while on a walk in Netherton, West Yorkshire, on September 29, 2020.

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