Dramas caused by farm animals: “The bulls or the horses remain unpredictable”

This is not the first time that the Leuze-en-Hainaut entity has experienced such a tragedy. Last year, Mathys Remy lost his life on the family farm located in Grandmetz. The 24-year-old had been attacked by a bull. In the region of Hollain, a farmer had also, several years ago, been trampled by his own bull.

Even if we do not always measure the danger, horses or bulls remain imposing animals that possess surprising strength.

” Not knowing exactly what happened during the drama in Chapelle-à-Wattines, it is difficult to know what the young woman should have done or not. However, the first course of action to follow when approaching an animal is to reassure it and exercise extreme caution. “, specifies Xavier D’hondt, veterinarian. ” Even when it comes to our own beasts, we never know how they might react. In the event that we are not their owner, as was the case in Chapelle-à-Wattines, we must therefore be extra careful. If an animal is upset or stressed, it is necessary to find out the reason and therefore to address it adequately. Unfortunately, the bulls or the horses are unpredictable and remain imposing “, concludes this professional.