Health & Safety
- Always follow instructions and do not attempt to do anything which you do not feel comfortable doing
- Treat all male animals (bulls, boars and stallions) and mothers with young (e.g. sows with litters, cows with calves) as particularly dangerous; never try and work with these animals without specific help and instruction first
“Anything that a farmer expressly asks you NOT to do is for your own good, and that of other people and animals”
- Farms are likely to have lots of large machinery, tractors etc. – make sure the person operating these knows where you are and don’t try and slip between any small gaps
- Take care when handling chemicals and veterinary medicines – follow instructions and wear protective clothing if necessary e.g. gloves