HSA launches calving safety inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has urged farmers to plan ahead and put safety measures in place during this calving season. The body advises that there must be enough space and shelter for the number, size and class of cattle. Senior inspector Pat Griffin says that, “Cows and, in particular, heifers, can be unpredictable before, during or after calving and may become aggressive,” he said. The safety watchdog recommends…