Farmer Breeds Cows to Avoid Social Media Crowds

0:00On April 17th, a farmer in Derbyshire named Alex Birch has a beef with social media stars and hikers hugging his highland cows. He's planning to crossbreed them with a less flashy hill breed to dow down their photogenic appeal and keep the crowds away. These shaggy cows have been grazing the moors at Baslow Edge since his granddad brought them in during the 1970s. Was started as a quiet family herd turned into a hotspot after the pandemic, pulling in visitors from all over. Folks ignore the risks, crowding the cows with flashing cameras and even filming yoga sessions right next to them. Birch says he's seen 30 people corner the herd once, and people just don't get that cows can charge or trample, especially with calves, around putting him on the hook legally if someone gets hurt. This hassle's been building for four years now. Not just random incidents, so Birch didn't make the call lightly, but feels cornered. Rob breeding should make the next generation blend in better on the hills. Meanwhile the peak district national park authority backs him up, calling cow hubs highly

1:03dangerous and urging everyone to steer clear for their own. Good.