Livestock
About one-quarter of all non-fatal farm accidents are livestock related. Bulls and cows with new born young pose a significant risk. Being crushed or gored by animals that are being herded, moved, separated, released or loaded onto trailers presents the highest risks.
Safety measures when handling livestock:
- have well designed animal handling and loading facilities
- use PPE where necessary
- install well designed calving pens and gates
- use calving jacks
Safety measures when handling bulls:
- all bulls should be ringed when 10 months old
- any field in which a bull is kept should be securely fenced and gates should be safely secured
- a bull at pasture should have a chain attached to the ring
- a sign warning of a bulls presence should be displayed at access points to the field
- consider slaughtering an aggressive bull
- use a vehicle when herding or moving the herd
- a properly designed bull pen will allow feeding and bedding to take place without having to enter the pen
