Isle of Man Meats has launched a review to determine how a bull managed to escape from its abattoir in Tromode.
The animal escaped and was later shot by Police near Douglas Rugby Club.
In a statement, the Isle of Man Meats said: “Earlier today, an incident occurred at our premises when a bull escaped from the area in which it was being held. Despite the swift and coordinated efforts of our team, the animal could not be safely recovered.
“We are extremely grateful to the Isle of Man Constabulary for their prompt response and to members of the public for their cooperation and understanding while the situation was brought under control.
“Incidents of this nature are extremely rare.
“A full internal review is now underway to determine how this occurred and to ensure that all appropriate measures are in place to prevent a recurrence.
“We remain committed to the highest standards of safety and animal welfare.”