The Local France

French cow who fled abattoir is spared

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 16:47:14 +0200

A young cow which fled an abattoir to avoid being slaughtered has been saved by well-wishers, a French animal rights group announced on Saturday.

Swiss army nabs French water to give to cows

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:56:45 +0200

The Swiss army is in trouble with French authorities after it used water from a French lake to help hydrate thirsty Swiss cows.

Brigitte Bardot supports renegade cow

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:26:00 +0200

A cow has escaped a slaughterhouse in the Alps and has been on the run since last week. Brigitte Bardot's animal welfare foundation says it wants to give the renegade cow a home.

Rampaging cow tramples visitors in field

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:06:00 +0100

A cow takes sudden dislike to owner, charges and wounds three people in a field in the south of France.