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Past Events
Cornwall Pedigree Calf Show
Saturday, October 22, 2022 - 10:00
After a 3 year break due to the Coronavirus pandemic, The Cornwall Pedigree Beef Calf Show is back and we're going to be there!
Saturday 22nd October 2022 at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.
We look forward to seeing you all at the showground, please do come and see us on our stand.
Emergency Foot First Aid
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 09:30
This course is for those that are wanting to learn the basics of foot first aid.
Limited spaces avaliable!
Lunch included.
Ram Fertility
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 15:30
Our sheep-enthusiast vet Miranda will be presenting at AHDB and RamCompare's event at Dupath Farm, Callington:
"Fertility of breeding stock and understanding how EBVs aid ram selection decisions – RamCompare with a Strategic Farm Focus"
This will be an afternoon/early evening event: full details are yet be finalised; keep an eye out for updates!
Event objectives include:
- Gain an understanding of EBVs for ram selection decisions, using data/results from Dupath Farm and the RamCompare project
- Ram fertility and quarantine – the importance of conducting annual ram MOTs to prepare for a successful breeding season whilst protecting flock biosecurity with new purchases
- Ewe flock fertility – getting two-tooth ewes back into shape post-lambing
- Efficient ewes = efficient system – a focus on ewe weight and body condition to inform future flock management decisions
Maximising Lamb Performance and the role of Trace Elements - AHDB
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 10:30
Our sheep-enthusiast vet Miranda will be speaking on Trace Elements at AHDB's latest Strategic Farm event.
"Maximising Lamb Performance and the role of Trace Elements"
Thursday 30th June
10.30 - 1pm
Dupath Farm, Callington, PL17 8AD
Booking through AHDB is essential, with full details on the attached invite. You can book online (link below), via email KE.events@ahdb.org.uk or by calling 01904 771218.
https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_BookEvent1.aspx?eID=592
We hope to see you there!
Bull Fertility Testing demonstration day
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 10:00
Did you know that 20% of bulls are subfertile or infertile?
Sheep Farmers: are your wormers working?
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 19:00
... and what does that even mean?!
Foot Trimming Course
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 10:00
We are running our first foot trimming course of the year!
These courses are tailored to those who want to learn about lameness in their cattle and also to the farmers who want refresh their knowledge on foot trimming.
Areas to be covered are:
- Assessing Mobility and identifying lameness
- Anatomy and function of the foot as it relates to trimming and lameness
- Dutch 5 stage foot trimming
- Lameness prevention
- Block Application
Location : Mid Cornwall
10:00am start
Price : £195 + VAT
Lunch and refreshments included.
Along with Spike-one of our Vets, the course is ran by NJB Hoofcare which owned and operated by Neil Barrett, the chairman of the national association of cattle foot trimmers, He is a Category one trimming, completing the Dutch diploma,whiteline method. He typically covers Somerset, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding counties.
To book on to this course, please email training@calwetonvets.co.uk or call us on 01637 889231.
Safe and Responsible use of Medicines Course
Friday, January 28, 2022 - 11:00
* COURSE FULL*
Please call the office to put but onto the waiting list for the next course!
In the World there is considerable pressure and awareness to reduce antibiotic use both on farm and in hospital due to the ever relenting fight against antibiotic resistance. Those of us involved in the production of high quality dairy products and meat are part of the 'One World' to reduce the use of antibiotics. We regularly run Safe and Responsible Use of Medicines courses to discuss not just reducing antibiotics but how to adopt alternative strategies to reduce the reliance on them. This course forms part of the requirements for the red tractor farm assurance scheme.
As of the 1st of November 2021, all beef and sheep farmers under the Red Tractor scheme must do a medicines course. Once you have completed the course, it will last up to 3 years.
This course is not limited to those who are Red Tractor assured, if you are not part of the scheme and would just like to widen your knowledge on antibiotics, feel free to book a place.
The Course covers;
- Safely administer veterinary medicines to animals under your care
- Describe the Describe the difference between vaccines and treatments and the different legislative classes
- Describe basic differences that exist between different classes of antibiotic and the need for veterinary guidance for their use
- Describe the basic classes of anthelmintics and the need for veterinary or SQP guidance on their use
- Understand the actions of an NSAID and when they should be used.
- Store and maintain medicines on farm in accordance with legislation and farm assurance requirements.
- Understand the responsibility of those administrating medicines to farm animals
The course is £50pp Plus VAT - We encourage further members of your farm team to attend the course and offer these places at a discounted price of £15pp.
Held at Cornwall Dairy Vets Office : 19c Normandy Way, Bodmin PL31 1RB
11am: Start
2pm: Finish, with Pasty lunch
Tea and coffee provided during midway break
Maximum 12 delegates
COVID safety: The course will be held under inside, but in a well-ventilated spacious office. We ask that you carry out a lateral flow test the morning of the course and bring a face mask with you to be worn.
To book on to this course, please email training@calwetonvets.co.uk or call us on 01637 889231.
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.
Lambing Course
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 10:00
January 2022 will see the return of our popular Lambing Courses.
This highly practical workshop provides guidance on how to correct malpresentations, and tips on how to improve ewe and lamb survival in the days around lambing. You will need waterproofs and wellies as this course is hands-on!
Course outline:
- Preparation for the lambing season
- Malpresentations and correction - practical session
- Prolapses and other problems
- Care of the recently-lambed ewe
- Care of neonatal lambs to improve survival
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 following weeks' "Fundamentals of Sheep Keeping" 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.