Preventing Injuries to Farm Animals
Background
- Each year, farm animals and pets are involved in thousands of farm injuries, some of which are fatal to them..
- Most mishaps with animals can be avoided if these safety practices are followed.
Tips
- Have adequate restraining and handling facilities for your animals.
- Keep these facilities clean and free of tripping hazards.
- Keep restraining/handling equipment in good condition, repairing them when necessary.
- Put utensils and tools away after use.
- Be calm and deliberate with animals, including speaking gently to and not startling or abusing them.
- Watch out for sudden movements by an animal, such as kicking and bucking.
- Properly restrain animals that kick or bite.
- Stay away from animals that are frightened, sick, or look suspicious.
- Beware of bulls, sows with pigs, and other potentially dangerous animals.
- Do not allow those with little strength and/or experience (especially children) to perform livestock handling chores.
- Instruct your children how to treat animals.
- Warn youngsters not to reach into pens or through fences to pet or feed animals.
Last updated: 18-May-2006 11:08 AM