A Case Series of Cattle-Related Injuries in Northern Hilly Areas

Cattle injuries are common in India. An injury by cattle is more common in rural and agriculture-dependent regions of the country. Injuries can be related to domesticated or stray cattle. This case series presents a detailed analysis of cattle-related injuries in the northern hilly regions of India. The study was conducted in the General Surgery department of a newly established medical college and hospital in the hilly areas of northen India. Mechanisms, anatomical sites, and patterns of injuries were systematically categorized. The findings shed light on the unique challenges and risks posed by interactions with cattle in these regions along with recommendation to make a law for the safety of human beings and animals to prevent life-threatening events from a preventable cause.