20th August – Intro to Calf Rearing course
About the course:
Why choose this course?
Heifers are the future of your herd. It is essential to give them the best start in life which will enable them to grow on and thrive as a profitable lactating animal on your farm.
Our intro to calving course is aimed at people new to calf rearing as well as those who would like to refresh their knowledge. We will cover the theory of youngstock management from birth to weaning, as well some basic practical skills, such as tubing a calf.
Key learning objectives:
- To understand the essentials of good colostrum management
- To understand the essentials of a good environment for calf rearing
- To be able to confidently place a tube in a calf
- To understand the essentials of pre-weaned calf nutrition
- To understand how to successfully wean a calf
- To understand the essentials of post-weaned calf nutrition
- To have an understanding of the common calf diseases and treatment of these
Course Topics Covered:
- The first 24hrs
- Practical early calf care
- Calf environment
- Pre-weaned calf nutrition
- The weaning process
- Weaned calf nutrition
- Common calf diseases and treatment of these
Course Duration:
1 Day (10am-4pm)
Course Format (e.g. in-person, online, hybrid):
In person
Course Materials Provided:
Mastering medicines booklet
Course location:
Shepton Vets training room, Shepton Vets Shepton Veterinary Group Limited, Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet BA4 5QH
Prerequisites:
Booking early is recommended
To bring:
This is a classroom based course, all materials are provided.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Please contact the farm office if you have any special dietary requirements.
Cost/Fees:
£150 + VAT per person A £50/per person deposit will be payable upon booking. The balance will be due 2 days before the course start date.
Payment options: You will be contacted following your reservation to complete your booking form and payment.
Cancellation policies: Cancellations up to 10 working days before the course will result in a full refund. Please contact the office if you need to cancel. Further details are outlined in the booking form. Shepton Vets reserve the right to cancel a course if the minimum delegates number is not reached.
Enrolment Process:
1. Complete online reservation form
2. Await contact from our office team or call them directly in order to complete deposit payment
3. Two days prior to course date, receive advanced course materials If you have any questions, please email training@sheptonvets.com or call 01749 341 761
