Handling. With grazing animals
On this page we would like to introduce you to the correct behavior when dealing with grazing animals. Basically, an alpine pasture is not a petting zoo! This is also the title of the information folder and guide, which is available in many important places, such as the tourist office, mountain railroads etc. and can also be downloaded here.
In addition, a number of videos provide information on how to make your encounter with animals on the mountain pasture a safe and unforgettable experience.
10 rules for the correct handling of grazing livestock
- Avoid contact with grazing livestock, do not feed animals, keep a safe distance!
- Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
- Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between suckler cows and dogs!
- Always keep dogs under control and on a short lead. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Unleash immediately!
- Do not leave marked hiking and cycling trails!
- If grazing cattle are blocking the path, keep as far away as possible and ride around them, if necessary push the bike!
- When approaching grazing cattle: stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
- Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of animal restlessness!
- Pay attention to fences! If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
- Treat the people who work here, nature and animals with respect!
10 rules for the correct handling of grazing livestock
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In the spirit of good cooperation on Austria's alpine pastures, we present ten rules for the correct handling of grazing livestock in this video.
A mountain pasture is not a petting zoo
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Hikers and grazing livestock: how to behave correctly!
Alms safety guide - Topic: Threatening gestures
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Even a cow can have a bad day - how to recognize this and how to behave correctly!
Alpine pasture safety guide - Topic: Suckler cows
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What does "suckler cow husbandry" actually mean and how do I behave correctly towards the animals?
