Killer cows and farmers

Nearly 50% of farmers report having been attacked by cows during calving.

In this article, Libby considers the risk to farmers from their cattle, and summarises the existing guidance.


Cattle: Farmers need to be aware of the dangers

In fact, it seems that they are more at risk than walkers.

From 2000 – 2015 there were 74 fatalities involving cattle recorded by HSE.

  • Eighteen of these fatal accidents have involved members of the public,
  • The remaining 56 have been fatal accidents involving farm workers.

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