Teagasc tests reveal pure-bred bulls more dangerous than cross-bred

PURE-BRED bulls are far more dangerous and temperamental than cross-breds, according to research from Teagasc.

Teagasc flight test findings show pure-bred animals were far less approachable than cross-breds, allowing an approach distance of just half that for cross-breds, before fleeing. This tendency towards fleeing is a frequent cause of on-farm accidents involving bulls.

Four novel tests were used with both pure-bred and cross-bred beef cattle related to animal flight, docility, fear and a crush test where animals were restrained in a cattle crush.