6 solutions to prevent injuries from working with dairy cows

If you are in contact with cows and work for a long time, you will still be threatened by dangers and
injuries
The weight of a cow varies from 650 to 850 kilos based on its breed, the size of the Holstein breed is
larger than some other breeds such as the Jersey, and this issue in itself is one of the damaging factors.
Injuring animal husbandry personnel is very costly from an economic point of view.
If the worker is harmed by the animal, it is not necessarily due to the aggressiveness of the cow, so by
knowing the natural behavior of the cow, it is easy to avoid physical contact with the animal and the
resulting injuries. In order to increase worker safety, you should pay attention to the 6 basic points
described
1- The five senses of the cow
Among the 5 senses, the sense of sight is in the cow, also the cow has a sensitive sense of hearing and
sharp ears, so that the sounds that we cannot hear may be too loud and terrifying for the cows. The
location of the eyes in the cow is on both sides of the head, which has caused the cow to have a suitable
viewing angle and the cow’s eye muscles are very weak and the cow cannot focus well on the nearby
objects, for this reason sudden movements make the cow afraid and The cow is stunned.
Cows are almost monochromatism, and this has caused them to lose their perception, to see the
shadow as a hole, and to be afraid of the dark. The sense of smell of cows is relatively strong
Therefore, cows are afraid of our sudden movements and unusual noises because cows are prey species
and instinctively fear unfamiliar and new situations, especially if they face it alone.
One of the ways to deal with these unusual noises is to install cushion on the doors of the barns, and to
accustom the cows to unusual sounds, you can use a radio or a soft music player. The feeling of pain in
cows is less than that of humans, the pain in cows is not very visible outwardly, but according to clinical
symptoms such as lameness, gnash, etc., it can be understood that the cow is in pain. These pains
indicate that the animal’s comfort is compromised and as a result its production is also reduced. When
dealing with a cow, the safety of the cow must be observed, for example, you should never approach
the cow from behind the head or blind spots because the cows are not able to see the space behind
them and the person may be kicked and injured. While some animals attack humans when they are
afraid, cows run away in times of fear, which causes the cow’s foot to slip and fall to the ground, causing
problems. Do not put yourself in the path of the cow.
– Bulls
In the past, bulls were kept in dairy farms for the purpose of reproduction and meat production,
nowadays bulls are usually used in the meat production industry. However, bulls are dangerous.
In dairy farms, the place where bulls are kept should be clearly marked for workers, veterinarians,
visitors, etc. Even, the presence of a special photo and… is necessary for this. If you have to enter the
bull’s position, you must be completely alert and work carefully.
When the bull is angry, it hits its foot on the ground, lowers its head and hunches its back, if you see
signs of anger and aggression in the bull, leave the place slowly. Calves
beef cattle and dairy cows in the past were small calves that grew up. Therefore, how to raise and care
for them correctly is very important.
– Calves should not be misbehaved, for example, never encourage calves to suck your fingers.
Also, getting the calf used to following the person may be a problem later when moving the cows from
one place to another. Calves grow and grow after some time, even a 200 kilo calf weighs several times of
a human and may harm or even kill a person.
In some animal husbandry systems where the calf is raised next to the mother, you must be very careful
with the calf’s mother because in this case the cow becomes nervous and may attack humans. control
and restraint of cows
Keeping cows in industrial and closed systems causes some abnormal behaviors in cows. The behavior of
cows kept in closed systems is more evolved than other cows.
Rushing in dealing with cattle may cause irreparable damage
When handling cattle, never move through them because you might get kicked, always choose places
and positions to stand that are safe. The way we treat cows has a great impact on the performance,
production and well-being of cows, which can make cows very fearful, on the contrary, good and calm
behavior makes them feel safe and calm and makes them easier to manage. How to treat the cow well
and calm the cow can increase its production by 20%.
The cow likes routine and repetitive tasks. Keeping herd affairs and other daily tasks stable is very
important as an important management point.
– Dairy farm workers should be properly trained to maintain their calmness and composure during
feeding and cleaning, so that the comfort of the cows is provided. Another one of the most important
things that cause damage to animals and humans in the field is the needles used for injections.
Always cover the needles, the needles may be lost very quickly, and with this, the possibility of the
needles harming humans and animals is reduced. Also, dispose of these needles in a thick plastic
container (such as a gallon tank) or metal containers. If the needle goes into a part of your body,
immediately attend and treat it. Some drugs are very dangerous.
Metabolic diseases and common diseases between humans and animals:
To prevent the occurrence of this disease, proper hygiene measures should be applied. Be sure to wash
your hands thoroughly after working with animals.
Change your clothes before leaving the farm and wash your work clothes separately from your
personal clothes.