Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 1T4
In Canada, animal-related trauma accounts for one of every five hospitalized farm injuries. Handling cows accounts for 33% of livestockrelated injuries to handlers.
Link: http://aghealth.usask.ca/resources/all-fact-sheets.php
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) co-ordinates, develops and leads national initiatives to help farmers, their families and workers recognize and manage safety risks. CASA is funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative and receives additional support from the agricultural and corporate sectors.
