Lake District issues advice on what to do when walking near cattle after two deaths this year
“The countryside code advises that dogs should always be under close control around livestock but if you are feeling threatened by cattle the advice is to drop the lead to allow your dog to run away.” NFU Cumbria County Chairman Ian Bowness said: “Sadly, we have learnt of several incidents nationally in the past month in which members of the public have lost their lives. Our sympathies are with the families of those involved.