Exploring the Evacuation of Dairy Cattle at Night in Collaboration with the Fire Brigade: How to Prepare Openings for Swift Rescue in Case of Barn Fire

The aim of this study was to investigate the influencing factors of successfully rescuing year-round housed cattle in case of a barn fire. Empirical research indicates the reluctance of cattle to leave their familiar barn. Subsequent retreat back to the perceived safety inside, which stands in contr...

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Main Authors: Florian Diel, Elke Rauch, Rupert Palme, Carola Sauter-Louis, Eva Zeiler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/11/1344