Dairy

Spring Training Seminar

Spring Training Seminars

The work on a dairy farm never really stops. At calving time, in the spring, there is a lot happening, and it’s vitally important time for the productivity of the farm.

To ensure staff are fully prepared for the spring rush The Veterinary Centre offers on farm workshops and clinic based small group workshops aimed at giving farm workers the necessary knowledge and hands on skills to face animal health tasks typically encountered in the calving period. This training is suitable for both new farmers and as a refresher for more experienced people. 

Topics include recognizing and taking action for common spring diseases and conditions:

• Calvings; when and how to intervene.

•  Prolapsed uterus’s and, retained cleanings.

• Downer cows and metabolic treatment.

• Sick cows and correctly marking, recording and treating with animal remedies.

• Mastitis and colostrum mob management.

• Calves early care, colostrum, dealing with scours.

• Understanding responsibility of animal care.

Getting the team off to a confident start in the busy and often stressful period of spring will help to minimize animal health issues on your farm

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