Bulls in Burgenland: dramatic rescue made of mud and undergrowth!

Bulls in Burgenland: dramatic rescue made of mud and undergrowth!

On Monday morning, April 15, 2025, two bulls in South Burgenland broke out of their fencing. The animals, the weight of which is about 250 kilograms each, caused excitement in the area of ​​Grieselstein. The owner of the bulls immediately informed the police and also asked other farmers for support during the chaotic situation.

already broke out around 9:00 a.m. While the first bull was quickly found again, he ran away and got into a stream bed where he stuck in the mud. Rescue workers were quickly on hand to recover the bull with a car crane. The second bull was discovered by walkers who could sift him in a two -meter -deep trench in the undergrowth. This bull was also safely recovered with ropes and a wheel loader. Fortunately, both bulls and the police officers remained unharmed, which the situation defused a little vienna.at .

background for animal husbandry

Such incidents throw a light on the challenges of modern animal husbandry. The WWF makes it clear that the buying behavior of consumers has a significant impact on the well -being of the animals. A waiver or reduction of animal foods is recommended to promote nature and animal protection. Products with organic association logo such as those of Bioland, Demeter or Naturland are particularly recommended.

Responsibility for species -appropriate animal husbandry must not be passed on to consumers solely. Retail, industry and politics are also required to achieve significant improvements in animal husbandry. The WWF works closely with Provieh e.V. to develop and promote species -appropriate ecological animal husbandry.

recommended measures for retail

To improve animal husbandry conditions, the WWF has identified several essential measures that the food retail trade should implement:

• listing of products from animal tonal forms.
• Introduction of minimum standards for animal -friendly quality in the range.
• expansion of the range of animal -protecting, species -appropriate forms of animal husbandry.

An example of the positive change in animal husbandry offers the Hopmann family from Kappeln, which has switched from an intensive pig fattening to organic and outdoor pigs. This change has not only improved the well -being of the animals, but also reduced the nutrient entry to the Baltic Sea. The family was therefore recognized by the WWF as an Ostsee farmer: inside 2023 wwf .