Derbyshire farmer to out-breed Highland cows to deter TikTok cow-hugging
TL;DR
A Derbyshire cattle farmer plans to cross-breed his Highland herd to make the cows less photogenic and deter visitors who hug or film them, citing a growing social-media trend and safety concerns; the Peak District authority warns hugging cows is dangerous, and the farmer says the change is not taken lightly but necessary.
- Derbyshire farmer taking action to stop TikTokers hugging cows BBC
- Farmer Plans to Breed ‘Less Photogenic’ Cows to Stop TikTok Influencers from Filming and Hugging His Cattle People.com
- TikTok Famous Highland Cows Removed from Nature Preserve After Surge of ‘Worryingly Close’ Visitors Yahoo
- Famed Highland Cows Removed After Surge in Tourist Selfies with Animals PetaPixel
- Selfie-loving tourists defy warnings to stay away from viral Highland cows MSN
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