The fire brigade: Kuh from Güllgrube saved in Bad Mitterndorf!

The fire brigade: Kuh from Güllgrube saved in Bad Mitterndorf!

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Neuhofen volunteer fire brigade in the municipality of Bad Mitterndorf was alerted to an animal rescue operation at 6:36 a.m. A cow had gotten into a slurry pit, which required a professional and rapid use of the fire brigade. The emergency services worked under heavy respiratory protection to free the cow from the predicament. Thanks to the use of a pressure ventilation, fresh air could be led into the pit to displace dangerous vapors.

The assignment lasted until 9:40 a.m., while the firefighters received support with a tractor to save the cow from the manure pit. After the successful rescue, the animal was examined by a veterinarian present to ensure that it was fine. The cleaning of the devices after use was a necessary step to ensure hygiene.

preventive measures in agriculture

The incident throws a light on the importance of security precautions in agriculture. The risk of accidents such as sinking an animal in a slurry pit is omnipresent. Another source emphasizes that risks such as fires in agricultural companies must not be underestimated. According to Wochenblatt-dlv.de, arson and inadequate fire prevention are frequent causes of fire in stables.

Diel and Wartian from agriculture advise on how technical facilities for fire prevention in stables can be improved. Among other things, they analyze the installation of conventional fire detectors in technical rooms and the need for the fire brigade to be informed about potential fire threats such as storage rooms for fertilizer. Location plans could offer valuable support.

technical security precautions

In order to increase security, the attachment of motion detectors and surveillance cameras are also recommended, especially in confusing courtyards. WASTIAN emphasizes the importance of regular stable checks to identify dangers and possibly save lives. Diel notes that there is an urgent catch -up requirement in fire prevention in many companies and sensitizes farmers to the risks that lurk in their work environment.

The rescue of the cow in Bad Mitterndorf is an impressive example of effective action under pressure, but also shows that preventive measures in agriculture are essential to avoid such incidents and to ensure the safety of animals and humans.