Bloody foreign cows, coming over here, attacking our hard-working ramblers...

Emailed in by Mike, who spotted it in The Telegraph:

Aggressive foreign cows brought to Britain from the continent are attacking ramblers who enter their fields.(1) Council chiefs and walkers' groups are now urging people to take care after a number of incidents over recent months.

Clive Grumett, chairman of the Sussex Area Ramblers, said the introduction of more aggressive breeds from Europe had led to the rise in attacks. He said: "Farmers introduced them because they wanted to improve their stock. However, they discovered these breeds were more aggressive after a number of cattle herders were attacked. Dairy cows are used to human interaction because they have to be milked. However, beef cattle are not, so they can be more aggressive."

The warning comes weeks after a 66-year-old man was trampled to death by a herd in Wiltshire...

John Archer (2), from the National Farmers' Union, reminded walkers that the countryside remains a working environment. He added: "Walkers should be mindful of their surroundings and especially vigilant on entering a field where the whole field cannot be seen. Follow the advice above and be sympathetic to animals that are rearing their young - please give them space."

Mr Grumett added: "These incidents usually involve somebody walking their dog. The important thing to remember is not to try to protect your dog - they can run faster than a cow can and will be able to get away easily."

1) And putting our hard-pressed domestic breeds out of work, no doubt.

2) Splendid choice of name there, well done.