Training
We are passionate about helping our Farmers and Young Farmers be ahead of the game through proactive education and up-skilling. With qualified trainers we are able to offer a range of Farmskills workshops, Milksure training and bespoke farm training where required.
DIY AI COURSE
16th - 19th January 2023 10.00-15.00pm
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: £575 +VAT (a 50% non refundable deposit is required on booking). Please ring the office on 01539 327000 to book your place.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the legislation and the license rules and regulations.
Identify the key parts of the reproductive anatomy of the cow.
Understand the oestrous cycle and heat detection.
Understand the principles of good flask and straw storage and management.
Explain how to cleanly and safely carry out AI.
Show how to thaw and handle semen correctly.
Carry out the practical task of insemination.
FOOT TRIMMING
9th & 10th February 2023 10.00-15.00pm
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: TBC
Learning outcomes:
Recognise normal bovine locomotion and relate this to the AHDB Dairy mobility score.
Recognise lameness and grade severity.
Understand the basic anatomy of the bovine foot.
Know how to restrain a cow and pick up their feet using a crush.
Understand the five key steps of the Dutch Method and know how to apply these to prevent lameness conditions.
Trim feet effectively.
Recognise the main diseases leading to lameness.
Know when and how to apply blocks and medical treatment and when to seek specialist veterinary advice.
Other courses available:
Farmskills Courses
As an XLVets Member Practice we can provide the below Farmskills courses:
Mastering Medicines
(This is a Red Tractor approved course).DIY AI
Calf Rearing (Birth – Weaning)
Heifer Rearing (Weaning – Calving Heifers)
Environmental Mastitis
Mobility and Locomotion
Practical Calving
Practical Lambing
Milksure
An industry course designed and overseen by Dairy UK and BCVA. The course is designed to improve the professionalism around medicine use on dairy farms and drives higher standards. This is to safeguard human health and to demonstrate a responsible approach to help reduce antibiotic resistance. These are important to promote the image of dairy farming and to protect consumer confidence in dairy products.
Our approach gives you support for every aspect of managing your livestock – evidence-based, whole-systems thinking for every stage of the life cycle.