Danger at the abbatoir

People think being a vet is a nice easy job - as a careers adviser I could always tell when a vet programme was on TV by the numbers of youngsters wanting to be a vet and work [they really meant play] with animals. It isn't just about dealing with fluffy kittens and cute puppies - animals who are sick won't cooperate with you; they bite, spit, scratch and shit all over you- but those vets who deal with farm animals really do have to face danger every day. Today, a vet was killed when a cow going for slaughter decided to run amok in the yard. Think about that when you are tucking into your steak and chips. Meat comes from farm animals, who face a stressful death, and is it really worth it?

Vet killed by cow at abattoir