Cattle Foot Trimming Class

The Class will comprise of the following:-

  • Morning theory session
  • Lunch (provided)
  • Afternoon practical session where participants will practice foot trimming on dead feet (sourced from abattoir)

At the end of this class you will be able to :-

  • Examine a cows foot
  • Identify main causes of lameness in cattle
  • Choose a suitable treatment plan
  • Use the 5 step Dutch technique to corrective foot trim

Class size is deliberately kept small so spaces are limited. The cost of the course is £49.00 per person plus VAT

Dates of further courses available in 2012 will be on the website in due course.

 

There are currently no courses running at present. Further courses will be running during 2012.

Small Holder Courses 2011/2012

Course

Topics

Date                         

Venue and Time
Obstetrics and Care of the Neonate

Get prepared for Sping - lambing calving and kidding!

  • What to expect
  • Common problems
  • Caring for newborn animals
  • Feeding pregnant and lactating animals
 7th February 2012 The Livestock Centre, Murton, York at 7.00pm
Backyard Poultry  Keeping                                   

Getting started with poultry, an all in one meeting to help with:

  • Choosing appropriate stock
  • Identifying common diseases
  • Housing
  • Regulations you should be aware of
  • Other handy hints
  6th March 2012 The Livestock Centre, Murton, York at 7.00pm
Flock/Herd Health Planning

Looking forwards to the next 12 months, planning and being prepared:

  • Vaccinations
  • Parasigte control
  • Putting the bull, ram or billy back in
  • Culling and buying replacements

Other requests for this final meeting are more than welcome to help you in the future!                     

  10th April 2012 The Livestock Centre, Murton, York at 7.00pm

These courses are open to anyone and cost £15 per person, per meeting. Light refreshments and course notes provided.

For further information and to book your place please phone 01904 486 712