Animal drama in Rosenheim: Farmers' president demands more mindfulness!

Animal drama in Rosenheim: Farmers' president demands more mindfulness!

In an alarming report, Günter Felßner, President of the Bavarian Farmers' Association (BBV), informed about current cases of animal welfare in Griesstätt and Bad Aibling. According to rosenheim24.de Griesstätt discovered numerous dead cattle and sheep. Just two weeks later, several dead cattle were found again in Bad Aibling. The authorities became aware of these serious grievances by an anonymous reference to these serious and the Traunstein public prosecutor's office.

Felßner describes these incidents as an expression of a larger human drama. He points out that such animal losses are often the result of personal strokes of fate among farmers. The high price pressure and necessary millions of investments in the companies also put a strain on the family agricultural. Despite the severe allegations, Felßner emphasizes that farmers have deep interest in the well -being of their animals.

psychosocial stress in agriculture

The mental health of farmers is increasingly in focus. Data indicate that working conditions in agriculture can lead to psychosocial risks. Agrarheute.com reports that up to 50 % of farmers work more than 48 hours a week, which is to increase stress, burnout and even Suicidal thoughts can lead. In France, a farmer takes life every two days, and in Ireland every fourth farmer suffers from burnout.

The psychiatrist Karen Hendrix, who specializes in depression among farmers, emphasizes the urgency of the problem. In a conversation with daililspiegel.de Farmer knows about three others who have committed suicide. These tragedies, according to Hendrix, are often an expression of hopelessness and have been politically ignored for years.

initiatives to support farmers

In response to the stressful circumstances, the BBV has launched the "Monday phone". This facility, which offers anonymous and free discussion for people in agricultural families, is intended to help farmers to better overcome their challenges. Felßner emphasizes that a combination of controls and advice would make sense to improve the situation of farmers.