There are 2 aspects to breeding that will have an impact on safety when it comes to handling cattle during the breeding season.
These are selecting animals for breeding with a good temperament and having a tightly managed calving pattern.
This is according to the HSA in their video on the safe handling of animals during this period.
In this video, Michael Fitzgerald from Teagasc discusses the different ways in which safety on the farm can be improved during this time of the year.
Video source: HSAchannel YouTube
