22nd July – Advanced Calf Rearing Course

About the course:

This practical, workshop-based course is designed for those who are looking to develop their calf-rearing skills further and have already mastered the basics.

• Practical ways to monitor calf-rearing success, with farm-specific examples
• Transition milk – to feed or not to feed?
• Getting the most out of your vaccines: the essential principles

• Environmental assessments – developing the skills to evaluate your own calf environment.
• Calf health assessment, including new tools for disease monitoring.
• Automatic milk feeders – maintenance and troubleshooting.

Course Duration:

1 Day (10am-4pm)

Course Format (e.g. in-person, online, hybrid):

In person

Course location:

Shepton Vets training room, Shepton Vets Shepton Veterinary Group Limited, Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet BA4 5QH

On Farm (Farm location TBC)

To bring:

All classroom materials are provided.

Bring clean wellies for on farm practical.

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