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Men age 60 and over are most frequently killed by bulls in the month of August (57 per cent) as the breeding season starts.

Many animal-related farm injuries can be prevented by following a few basic rules:

--It is unsafe to work on foot inside an animal holding pen or chute system unless there are secure panels or gates to prevent crush injuries.

--Workers should avoid working alone with unpredictable large animals, especially bulls and horses.

--Workers should always have escape routes so they are not trapped in small areas with large animals.