Livestock involved in most injuries
THE TEAGASC National Farm Surveys have indicated that farmer injuries associated with livestock herding and handling have increased and now account for 65 per cent of all on-farm injuries. The trend of increased injuries when herding or handling cattle is attributable to the facilities used, less contact with animals arousing fear and inadequate attention being given to breeding for docility.
Teagasc, in association with the Health and Safety Authority and ICBF, are working to reduce the level of injury associated with livestock.
A DVD to communicate the Temple Grandin approach to livestock handling and other important livestock safety measures has been prepared and will be shown at Teagasc Training courses and Advisory meetings and at Marts.
The DVD footage can also be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/user/teagascmedia
