A vile video has captured the shocking moment a dog viciously attacked a herd of of highland cows and their young calves in a Glasgow park.
Outraged council boss say the incident, which took place at Pollok Park, is 'distressing' after it was filmed by passer-by Conor Ashe.
The 27-year-old saw the black and white bulldog breed running into the field and snapping at the legs and tails of one of the cows. The cows are filmed charging back at the dog, named 'Winston', when it turns its attention to their calves, reports the Daily Record.
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Conor said: "We were in Pollock park for a walk when we heard a commotion with the cows mooing so we ran back and there was a dog off the lead in with the cows.
"It was hanging off the back of one of the cow's tails and it was going after the calves. It was stressful to watch because we couldn't do anything.
"It had already been on the leg of one of the cows for about a minute before I started filming so we were worried that it could kill or seriously injure one of them."
The cattle were desperately trying to escape the dog and keep it away from their young. One cow is filmed repeatedly striking the animal with its horns - causing it to flip in the air.
Conor added: "Everyone watching was pretty shocked. The guy was trying to call his dog back but it just wasn't paying attention. I think he was scared to go get his dog in case he got attacked by the cows too.
"Once they eventually got the dog back they ran away. They didn't hang about to check if the cows were okay.
"One cow was limping after the attack, I couldn't see if it was badly injured but it didn't look right."
Conor reported the incident to staff at the Burrell Collection who said they would report the attack to Park Rangers.
The cattle at the park are prize winning animals who take part in seven agricultural shows a year.
The Highland cows first arrived at Pollok Country Park over 180 years ago in the early 19th century by the Maxwell family, who owned Pollok Estate and lived in Pollok House.
A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: “This is a shocking incident that will have caused significant distress for the cattle and their very young calves. Dog owners are expected to keep their dogs under close control while in the park, which means they should respond immediately to any command.
“If a dog cannot be kept under close control then it should be on a lead at all times. We will be reporting this matter to the police.”
Police Scotland say the incident has not yet been reported to them.
Pollok Park has been contacted for comment.
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