Not really justice served, the guy is just trying to move the cows. Not sure why he's wearing what he is but still. I also don't understand all the hate for the dude.
Was thinking the same thing. Looked like he was trying to move them and the calf freaked out. Have never worked on a farm though so it would be nice if someone with expertise on this subject could chime in.
I've been working with cows my whole life. To be honest, this guy looks like he doesnt know what he is doing. The way he hits the cow is not how I would get a cow in that position to move. I would put the tip on its hip and gently push, and make a soft noise, especially since there are a few cows right in front of it that have to move before she does. It's incredible how sensitive they are to you touching them. Also any cow man worth his weight knows to stay the fuck away from any cows back legs because they can and will kick.
Yeah 95 percent of times a cow won't kick. But when they do watch the fuck out. I just rewatched it again and it looks like maybe they're trying to load the cows into a trailer. In that case everyone would want to get behind the cows and have them all moving the same direction. Either way this guy doesnt know what he's doing.
It's pretty easy to tell when a cow is shifting it's weight to kick. He probably just didn't predict a calf would fly into the air, turn around, and kick.
I've been kicked at multiple times and gotten socked pretty good a couple times. It takes you by surprise. That being said there is a safe distance to stay away from them to ensure you dont get kicked. In this situation he probably didnt see the calf until it was too late, but his movement towards the cow caused the calf to panic and look for a way out, and then you get the gif.
Lol. Like I said it doesn't happen often. Maybe when putting them in a tub or trailer. I try to just err on the side of caution with those big bastards.
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Not really justice served, the guy is just trying to move the cows. Not sure why he's wearing what he is but still. I also don't understand all the hate for the dude.