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<p>Section 59 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 bans bulls of seven recognised
dairy breeds (Ayrshire, British Friesian, British Holstein, Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey,
Jersey and Kerry) that are over the age of ten months, in all circumstances, from
being at large in fields crossed by public rights of way.</p><p>Bulls of all other
breeds (again over the age of ten months) are also banned from fields crossed by public
rights of way unless accompanied by cows or heifers. There are no specific prohibitions
on the keeping of cattle other than bulls aged over ten months.</p><p> </p>
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