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Re: Bulls
That was in reply to Katex's post and is simply not a case of that Roy. Dogs attract large livestock like cows and horses by virtue of being a curiosity or a threat.
You should ALWAYS have a dog under close control whilst entering any farmland - even if you cannot immediately see livestock it may be hidden by trees, hedgelines or the lie of the ground. However, if any livestock becomes interested in you because of the dog and you are feeling threatened to the point things are getting uncontrollable then you let the dog go. The livestock will try and get the dog away.
People mainly get trampled and killed because they run and fall whilst keeping hold of the dog leash. The livestock will chase you if you run because you have the dog. Letting it go could save your life. It is what any 'expert' would tell you to do too - LET THE DOG GO. It will be ok.
I seriously don't think a farmer would challenge you for saving your life. One everyday pet dog would not be a match for a herd of bullocks or horses.
It is a similar principle as to when people drown trying to save their beloved pet. In nearly every case the dog gets out ok.
Unless, of course, some idiot goes out with a plan to get his large vicious dog to attack livestock which is not what we are talking about.
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