By improper use of equipment maintained or built facilities, In fact, many livestock accidents are not related to the animals themselves except are caused..
People tend to give animals human qualities and forget how quickly they revert to primal instincts when threatened or under stress.
Injuries from working with livestock can range from sprains, strains to life changing injuries from being kicked, shoved or run over..
It's critical that livestock handlers are aware of the different ways livestock and humans react to certain situations.
The more predictable person's actions, the less likely they are to injure themselves or the livestock.
Having good understanding of the livestock they care for will lessen the risk of injury to the handler..
Typical work-related injuries from this type of situation are result of being kicked, bitten, stepped on or squeezed between the animal and solid structure..
Therefore, preventive measures such as, keeping animal facilities clean, testing, immunizing and sanitary practices in handling animals and their products will help to eliminate the danger of zoonosis..
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