Cold, wet, dark and dangerous: Teagasc warns beware of winter farm dangers

Winter time can be cold, wet, dark and dangerous, on farms. There is a daily use of tractors and farm machinery, in feeding silage or concentrates to animals.

Livestock need to be inspected and treated for parasites.

Then there is the calving season. So here are some suggestions from Teagasc advisers on staying safe this winter.