COWS roaming on Minchinhampton common are to be fitted with bras this summer to give the animals greater comfort and protect their modesty in public.

The new ‘bovine bra’ comes in a variety of sizes and styles to fit all body shapes.

Designers from top fashion brands including Victoria’s Secret and Bravissimo developed the garments while working along veterinary experts in a project spearheaded by the National Trust.

A spokesman for the trust said: “We are delighted with these new accessories and hope the products will give the animals greater comfort and also allow them a degree of modesty in what is a very public area.”

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