You have to understand that cows are incredibly bored most of the time, and are glad to have even the slightest break in their routine. Where foot traffic is common, it takes some effort to get them to pay attention to you...They are fascinating animals. When I go on my walks, there is a small heard (if 6 can even be considered a heard, and when I start walking alongside their pasture they run up to the fence, follow me as I walk along, and even let me pet them.