BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@sheptonvets.com DTSTART:20241106T103000Z DTEND:20241127T150000Z DTSTAMP:20241026T094914Z URL:https://sheptonvets.com/events/november-6th-to-27th-dairy-herdsperson- course/ SUMMARY:November 6th to 27th – Dairy Herdsperson – Complete Course DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text css=""]\nCourse dates\n06/11/2024 Week 1 10.30-3pm\n\n13/11/2024 Week 2 10.30-3pm\n\n20/11 /2024 Week 3 10.30-3pm\n\n27/11/2024 Week 4 11-2pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_co lumn][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]\nUnlock Your Future in Dairy Farming\nAre you passionate about dairy farming and want to progres s within the industry? Our Herdsperson Training Course is your gateway to a successful career in the dairy industry.\n\nOur new modular approach wil l give those who attend an introduction to all the topics that are essenti al to running a successful dairy herd. Hosted on-farm with both practical and theory elements\, this is aimed at giving any herdsperson a rounded vi ew of the fundamental skills needed day-to-day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_colum n][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" gap="30" content_placement="mi ddle" css=".vc_custom_1727016094911{background-color: #eaf0ee !important\; }"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]\nJoin our Modular Dairy Herdsperson Course\nWhy choose this course?\n\n Hands-On Learning: This c ourse is held on a working farm\, where you'll gain practical\, real-world experience in the day-to-day management of a dairy herd.\n Expert Instru ction: Learn directly from experienced vets who will guide you through eac h aspect of dairy herd management essentials.\n Modular Format: Our cours e is designed to fit within your day-to-day schedule.\n The course will r un every Wednesday in November between 10:30am and 3pm.\n The weekly form at allows you to return to your farm and apply the principles you have lea rnt after each session. We finish the course with a farm walk and roundtab le discussion to consolidate your knowledge and apply your learning.\n Fl exible and cost-effective: Full course or day attendance: Attendance to su it your/your teams learning objectives.\n Career-Ready Skills: Upon compl etion of the full course\, you'll be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills required day to day by a herdsperson\, as well as a Mastering Medicines qualification for those who complete weeks 1–3.\n\n[/vc_column _text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text css=""]\nKey lear ning objectives: \nOver the first three weeks you will learn about:\n\n S ick cow care and foot health\n Fertility fundamentals and mastitis\n Fre sh cow care and young stock health\n\nThe weekly format allows you to retu rn to your farm and apply the principles you have learnt after each sessio n. We finish the course with a farm walk and roundtable discussion to cons olidate your knowledge and apply your learning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_colum n][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]\nCourse Agenda:\nWeek 1\n\nSick cow care with Bibby Thomas\, learn how to -\n\n P lace a needle in a simulation jugular\n Identify an optimal environment t o nurse sick cows.\n Diagnose common reasons for down cows.\n\nMastering Medicine -  Antibiotics\, NSAIDS\,\n\nFoot health with Rosie Lyle\, learn how to -\n\n Identify a lame cow using AHDB scoring system\n Understand foot anatomy and identify common lesions.\n Apply a block correctly.\n\n Week 2\n\nThe fundamentals of fertility with Rob powell.\n\nA mastitis dee p dive with Charlie Neale.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1 /2"][vc_column_text css=""]Week 3\nFresh cow care with Paddy Gordon\, take a closer look at  -\n\n\n The knowledge of disease risks in fresh cows\ n How to monitor health\, in particular body condition\, rumen fill and t est for ketosis\n What good herd performance looks like\n\nUnderstand you ngstock health with Anna Hewison\, Learn how to -\n\n Place a stomach tub e\n Assess a colostrum protocol\n Understand the nutritional needs of a dairy heifer calf.\n\nMastering medicine - Parasite products\n\nWeek 4\n\n We finish the course with a farm walk and roundtable discussion to consoli date your knowledge and apply your learning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][ /vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" content_placement="middle" el_cla ss="block1 blockgreen" css=".vc_custom_1724918080170{padding-top: 40px !im portant\;padding-bottom: 40px !important\;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_ro w_inner content_placement="middle"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column _text css=""]\nOur Herdsperson training is delivered and led by vets. Shep ton Vets Farm team are experienced trainers.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column _inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="9173" img_size ="full" alignment="center" css="" el_class="imgborder"][/vc_column_inner][ /vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_ inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="9329" img_size="full" alignment= "center" css="" el_class="imgborder"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner wi dth="1/2"][vc_single_image image="8982" img_size="full" css="" el_class="i mgborder"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fu ll_width="stretch_row" content_placement="middle" el_class="block1 blockgr een" css=".vc_custom_1727016266325{padding-top: 40px !important\;padding-b ottom: 40px !important\;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image=" 8945" img_size="full" alignment="center" css="" el_class="imgborder"][/vc_ column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="8949" img_size="full " alignment="center" css="" el_class="imgborder"][/vc_column][vc_column wi dth="1/4"][vc_single_image image="9169" img_size="full" css="" el_class="i mgborder"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text css=""]\nBibb y and Rosie will deliver week 1 . Rob and Charlie  then takes delegates t hrough week 2 and Paddy and Anna will run week 3 . We will end with with t he on farm portion and round table discussion.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_colu mn][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" css=".vc_custom_1724918087128 {padding-top: 40px !important\;padding-bottom: 40px !important\;background -color: #e9f1ee !important\;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css= ""]Course Duration: \n4 Days\, across 4 weeks \n\nDay course attendance a lso available.\n\nCourse Format (e.g. in-person\, online\, hybrid):\nIn pe rson\n\nCourse Materials Provided:\nNA\n\nCourse location:\nClassroom theo ry – Shepton Vets Shepton Veterinary Group Limited Allyn Saxon Drive She pton Mallet BA4 5QH\n\nOn farm practical location -\nTBC\, farms around Sh epton Mallet\n\nPrerequisites:\nDelegates must be 16 or over to attend thi s course. We limit places on this course. Booking early is recommended\n\n To bring\nOn week 4 bring a clean pair of wellies\, waterproof trousers\, and a parlour top.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_ column_text css=""]Is lunch included?\nYes\n\nWhat sort of lunch?\nLunch w ill be a cold sandwich selection \n\nDietary requirements needed?\nPlease contact the farm office if you have any dietary requirements\, we should be aware of\n\nCost/Fees:\n£450 + VAT per person - Full course atendance\ n\n£150 + VAT per person - Day course attendance\n\nA 50% deposit will be payable upon booking confirmation with the farm office. Reserve a space b elow by completing the form. The office team will contact you to complete your booking. The balance will be due before the course start date\n\nPaym ent options:\nYou will be contacted following your reservation to complete payment\, Alternatively please call the farm office directly. Please call the office to make a payment following reservation online ***\n\nCancella tion policies:\nCancellations up to 7 days before the course will result i n a refund. Please contact the office if you need to cancel\n\nEnrolment P rocess: \n\n Complete online reservation form  \n Await contact from our office team or call them directly in order to complete deposit payment  \n 2 days prior to course date\, receive advanced course materials\n\n If you have any questions\, please email training@sheptonvets.com or call 01749 341 761[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sheptonvets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/ 08/Dairy-herdsperson-Nov-2024-training-page-card.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR