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Ram Breeding Soundness Evaluations
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 13:30
Will you be using single sire mating groups?
Is your ram : ewe ratio higher than 1:50?
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A ram serving 40 ewes with a 2 year lifespan costs you £4.58 per lamb
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A ram serving 80 ewes lasting 4 seasons costs you just £1.15 per lamb
Based on ram cost £550 and rearing at 150%
Or would you just like to reduce the risk of using an infertile ram and having some unwelcome surprises at scanning time?
Then take advantage of our RAM BREEDING SOUNDNESS EVALUATIONS.
Our pre-breeding evaluations comprise a full physical examination, and semen collection and evaluation.
Sessions will take place at our Merrymeet branch this Autumn.
£35 per ram for a half hour appointment.
Friday 5th October (afternoon only)
Wednesday 10th October (all day)
Booking essential on 01579 386132
Mastering Medicines Certification
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 18:30
New Red Tractor guidelines recommend that a member / members of farm staff attend a training course in the handling and administration of medicines.
We do not want to teach you to suck eggs, but hope to provide a better understanding of medicines and their use in the changing climate.
With this in mind we are running a number of courses, to be held at Duchy College, as follows:
Tuesday 14th August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Thursday 23rd August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Pasty included at all meetings!
Attending one of these events will enable attendees to become certified as competent at administering medicines to livestock.
Please note that there is a £40pp charge to attend, with subsequent attendees from the same farm charged at £30pp.
RSVP to 01579 386132
Mastering Medicines Certification
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 12:30
New Red Tractor guidelines recommend that a member / members of farm staff attend a training course in the handling and administration of medicines.
We do not want to teach you to suck eggs, but hope to provide a better understanding of medicines and their use in the changing climate.
With this in mind we are running a number of courses, to be held at Duchy College, as follows:
Tuesday 14th August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Thursday 23rd August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Pasty included at all meetings!
Attending one of these events will enable attendees to become certified as competent at administering medicines to livestock.
Please note that there is a £40pp charge to attend, with subsequent attendees from the same farm charged at £30pp.
RSVP to 01579 386132
Mastering Medicines Certification
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 18:00
New Red Tractor guidelines recommend that a member / members of farm staff attend a training course in the handling and administration of medicines.
We do not want to teach you to suck eggs, but hope to provide a better understanding of medicines and their use in the changing climate.
With this in mind we are running a number of courses, to be held at Duchy College, as follows:
Tuesday 14th August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Thursday 23rd August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Pasty included at all meetings!
Attending one of these events will enable attendees to become certified as competent at administering medicines to livestock.
Please note that there is a £40pp charge to attend, with subsequent attendees from the same farm charged at £30pp.
RSVP to 01579 386132.
Mastering Medicines Certification
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 12:30
New Red Tractor guidelines recommend that a member / members of farm staff attend a training course in the handling and administration of medicines.
We do not want to teach you to suck eggs, but hope to provide a better understanding of medicines and their use in the changing climate.
With this in mind we are running a number of courses, to be held at Duchy College, as follows:
Tuesday 14th August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Thursday 23rd August: 12.30pm - 3pm or 6.30pm - 9pm
Pasty included at all meetings!
Attending one of these events will enable attendees to become certified as competent at administering medicines to livestock.
Please note that there is a £40pp charge to attend, with subsequent attendees from the same farm charged at £30pp.
RSVP to 01579 386132
Sheep Meeting - Rams at the Ready
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 12:00
Join us for a meeting discussing what to look for in a ram, ram MOTs, and fertility interventions in sheep.
RSVP to 01579 386132.
Liskeard Show
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 09:00
Come and find us at the Liskeard show for a cuppa and a chat!
Drying off - latest techniques
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 12:00
Join us for a free pasty and a short lunchtime discussion about the latest techniques and methods for drying off, and how not to trip yourself up.
The meeting will also include the chance to refine your skills on actual udders.
This meeting is appropriate for anyone who ever dries cows off!
Wednesday 5th July, 12-2pm
Dupath Farm, Callington, PL17 8AD
· Refreshments from 11.45am
· 12pm start
· Finish by 2pm or thereabouts
Booking essential. Please call Angie on 01579 386132 by Friday 30th June to reserve your place
Royal Cornwall Show
Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 09:00
We will be on stand 699 at the Royal Cornwall Show. Join us for a cuppa and a chat and to rest your weary legs!
Royal Cornwall Show
Friday, June 9, 2017 - 09:00
We will be on stand 699 at the Royal Cornwall Show. Join us for a cuppa and a chat and to rest your weary legs!