Citation

Casey GM, Grant AM, Roerig DS, Boyd J, Hill M, London M, Gelberg KH, Hallman E, Pollock J. AAOHN J. 1997; 45(9): 446-450.

Affiliation

New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Occupational Health, Albany, NY, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9375998

Abstract

1. The size of cows and their unpredictable behavior constitute a hazard for workers who handle them. 2. When cows are startled by sudden movements and unfamiliar situations, they may kick, push, knock down, fall, or step on workers. 3. Cows in heat or those with calves are particularly excitable. Working in confining situations, such as milking stalls, exacerbates the danger of injury to handlers. 4. Knowledge of effective animal handling techniques and well designed handling facilities can reduce the incidence of injury.

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