Cow drama in Glödnitz: German family of protective cow attacks!

Cow drama in Glödnitz: German family of protective cow attacks!

in Glödnitz, a small village in the St. Veit on the Glan district in Carinthia, there was a dramatic incident on Saturday evening at 8:15 p.m. when a cow jumped over a triple barbed wire fence and an group of four German vacationers attacked. According to [kosmo.at] (https://www.kosmo.at/kuh-spring-ueber-stechdraht-zaun- und-Attackiert-Deutsche-Familie/), there were five more cows in addition to the attacking cow and a calf

In the attack, several people were injured, including a 40-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter. In addition, a 64-year-old farmer who hurried to help came hard to harm and was brought to the Klagenfurt Clinic with a rescue helicopter. The two injured tourists were also flown to the clinic. These types of incidents are rather rare in Carinthia, but the injuries can be serious.

background to cow behavior and safety precautions

cows, especially suckling cows, have a pronounced protection instinct for their calves. As explained [br.de] (https://www.br.de/nachrichten/wissen/kuhattacken-so-s-s-sichen-sichricht ,S2G1SV2), cows can react aggressively if someone approaches their offspring. Other cows in a herd usually defend the offspring of their peers. For this reason, experts recommend always keeping a safety distance when it comes to hikes in pasture areas, especially close to cows with calves.

hikers and holidaymakers should be careful and on the leash, since unkempt dogs are perceived as predators, which can cause aggressive reactions of the cows. In the event of an attack here [Rum], the dog should be turned out to enable the hiker to flee while it is important to close gaps that have been crossed again and not to change water points on its own.

measures for accident prevention

The Tyrol Chamber of Agriculture has issued a code of conduct for hikers who emphasizes personal responsibility and points out that non -limits can result in legal consequences. However, there is a lack of precise numbers of incidents between humans and farm animals in the Alps, as is found on Wildbeimwild.com.

In order to minimize the risk for hikers, safe and clearly visible signs on pasture areas are indispensable. Preventive measures by farmers and Älpler are crucial for peaceful coexistence. Hikers often have little experience in dealing with cattle, which is why they are asked to adhere to the rules of conduct to avoid dangerous situations.

In summary, the incident in Glödnitz urgently shows how important it is to deal consciously and respectfully with grazing animals in order to protect both people and animals.