If your involved with livestock everyday there is a chance you could be hurt. Safety should be the number one goal on every farm. Many things can happen. Cow people run a great risk of getting kicked, trampled, and stepped on. Cows are for the most part color blind and have problems judging distances when panicking The injuries can range from a bad bruise to a broken bone, and sometimes death. There are many signs you should watch for to help prevent these things from happening. Cows with calves are always more aggressive and bulls have the greatest chance of hurting you. THey kick from the sides and behind them unlike horses who mainly kick directly behind. Sick or hurt animals also can be hard to deal with. Patience is a key part in being safe around livestock. Cows are generally friendly animals but in the right situation can be very dangerous. They can see almost there entire body. As long as you approach them from the front or side they will move but if you arrive at there "blind spot", the rear you are likely to be kicked. Squeeze chutes are a great way to keep yourself and the animal from being hurt. Moving cattle in tight places can be dangerous and there should always be a quick way out for the handler. Being in tight places causes them to panic and buck around. If you are trying to move the cow forward you should approach it from the back but where he can see you. Talking to these animals also lets them know your back there and that your not going to hurt them. If you want them to back up stand in front of them, and moving left or right depends on the side that your on. Steers, heifers, cows, and bulls all dont like small children. The best thing to do is keep them away.
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