Cows ensure traffic chaos: 35 animals on the foot in Neumünster!

Cows ensure traffic chaos: 35 animals on the foot in Neumünster!

Schleswig-Holstein, known for its idyllic pastures and cows, was the focus of an unexpected spectacle today. On July 11, 2025, 35 cows broke out of a pasture in Neumünster and caused quite a turbulence in rail traffic. Fortunately, the incident remained light and ended safely for the animals.

The incident was noticed by an attentive train driver of the Nordbahn, who discovered the animals on the tracks in good time and immediately raised the alarm. As a result, a slow driving command was granted for all passing trains to avoid further complications. A police patrol immediately went in search of the fleeting cattle.

The search for the cows

The officials were lucky: they found 20 cows on an economic path at Aub. These were safely pushed back to an adjacent pasture. The police discovered the remaining 15 cows near a level crossing. In order to prevent such incidents, the responsible animal owner, a 55-year-old man, was asked to repair his fence immediately and now sees legal consequences due to inadequate fencing.

In Schleswig-Holstein, such incidents are piling up in which cattle go on trips. [Schleswig-Holstein-Pur] reports of an incident from 2021 when a bull was shot in Trittau because it was considered an acute danger. A farmer in Groß Steinrade also died after another bull attack. These unpleasant events illustrate the security concerns that are associated with broken cattle. The incidents last year, in which young bulls were the A7 or caused Highland cattle in Flensburg, show how serious the situation is.

what to do with cattle?

Especially in such moments, it is important to understand the instincts and the behavior of cattle. [farm animals] emphasizes that a calm and respectful handling is essential to avoid stress in the animals. Hectic movements and loud noises can cause cows to become uncontrollable. Farmers and zookeepers should be trained on how to deal with cattle to avoid dangerous situations. Knowledge of the needs of the animals are just as important.

The excitement around 35 cows in Neumünster shows how important it is to take security measures. It is not just the well -being of the animals that is at stake; Human lives and the flow of traffic are also significantly influenced when cattle ran around uncontrollably. It is time for farmers and authorities to look for solutions together to avoid similar situations in the future

These incidents remember that with all understanding of country life, a responsible attitude is also required to provide security - both for humans and animals.

For more information on the incidents and the handling of cattle, visit the articles from [n-tv], [Schleswig-Holstein-Pur] and [farm animals].