Woman trampled to death by cattle as she walked her two dogs was a vet

A vet was trampled to death by a herd of cows as she walked her dogs in a field.

Liz Crowsley, 49, may have been trying to protect her two pet dogs, who escaped injury and were found running free near her body.

Cows are highly protective of their newly-born calves at this time of year and farmers warn walkers they may attack, especially if a dog is in their field.
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She was surrounded by a herd of cows and calves and as a result of the dogs being present, the cattle reacted in an aggressive manner,' said a police spokesman.
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Do's and Don'ts

• DO make sure your dog follows the line of the path and DON'T let it wander. It’s an offence to allow a dog to attack, worry or chase livestock. By law, you must keep your dog on a short lead at all times near farm animals. You do not have to put your dog on a lead on public paths, as long as it is under close control.
• DO move quietly and calmly.
• DO walk around livestock, rather than through the middle of a herd, even if this means deviating from the line of the path.
• DO leave gates as you found them.
• DON'T hang on to your dog if threatened by livestock. If you are being chased, let it off its lead. (doh!)
  
• DON'T get between a cow and her calf.
• DON'T panic. Most cows and horses will stop before they reach you. If they follow out of curiosity, just walk on quietly. If cows get too close, turning quietly to face them with arms outstretched is recommended by Ramblers website.
  
• DON'T raise your voice or brandish a stick as this can excite cattle.