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Fundamentals of Sheep Keeping

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 10:00

Keep abreast of the latest research and best practice on a number of key areas of sheep management and production.  You will need waterproofs and wellies as this course has a practical element!

Course Outline:

  • Nutrition of the ewe to improve lamb survival
  • Body Condition Scoring
  • Vaccination protocols
  • Optimising wormer use
  • Lameness prevention and management

Course information:

  • Held at Merrymeet training facility: Merrymeet, Liskeard, PL14 4LP
  • 10am: Start
  • 2pm: Finish, with pasty lunch
  • Tea and coffee provided during midway break
  • Maximum 12 delegates 
  • Cost £80pp including VAT
  • 25% discount if booking on to the previous weeks' Lambing Course (click here for details)

COVID Safety: The course will be held under cover but in a well-ventilated, essentially outdoor environment.  We ask that you carry out a lateral flow test the morning of the course.

To book on to this course, please email training@calwetonvets.co.uk or call us on 01637 889231.

Species: 
GeneralFarm