Cambridge's iconic cows face uncertain future as council reviews budget

Cows could disappear from Cambridge city centre (Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS)

The animals are a well-known sight at green spaces in Cambridge between April 1 to October 31 in grazing season.

The cows are often seen on Midsummer and Stourbridge commons, Coe Fen, Lammas Land and Sheep's Green where they mingle with dog-walkers and cyclists.

Cows are a well-known sight at green spaces in Cambridge in grazing season (Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS)

However Cambridge City Council are considering cutting funding for their out-of-hours grazing management.

A team of council-employed animal rescuers - called Pinders - are on call 24/7 if a cow gets into difficulty like getting stuck in the River Cam or is injured.

Grazing currently costs farmers £75 per cow while the pinder service costs the council £26k a year.