Occupational accidents and diseases are among the most significant issues in the workplace worldwide and in our country. The concept of occupational health and safety encompasses all systematic scientific studies aimed at protecting workers from potential hazards and factors that may harm their health while performing their jobs in the workplace, as well as reducing risks and improving the workplace environment. Workers in the agricultural sector mostly perform their jobs alone and work without protection for long periods of time in terms of occupational health and safety. Almost all activities carried out within agricultural production, whether plant or animal production, are classified as hazardous. Occupational health and safety in animal production is very important, as it is in many other areas. Animal husbandry is a hazardous activity that involves many factors that can potentially contribute to injury and even death among workers.

Occupational health and safety in animal husbandry must be clearly defined. It must be consistent with animal development policies covering both commercial and smallholder farming. Specific programs and strategic action plans emphasizing the prevention of occupational risks for workers in animal production must be developed. Furthermore, occupational health practices must be integrated into the basic health service structure.