Keeping and Breeding Beef Cattle
Who is the Course for?
Anyone who keeps or intends to keep a small number of beef cattle, and who are total or relative novices when it comes to keeping and breeding beef cattle.
Course Outline
1 day. Morning classroom session, afternoon session on small holding/farm No formal assessment.
The course covers:
Applying for a holding number and other legal requirements record keeping
Identifying poor health
Common parasites and treatments
Bio-security
Herd health schemes
Zoonotic diseases
Administering routine treatments
Oestrous behaviour and calving
Use AI vs a bull
Estimating body weight and scoring body condition and relating this to health and breeding
Food quality and feed values
Routine procedures
What should you bring to the course?
You do not have to bring anything with you. Wear practical clothing suitable for a farm environment.
Certificate
Lynher Training Certificate of Attendance
For individuals
Come and join us at our next open course - please contact us for details or check our website for dates and prices
For Groups
Please ask for more details if you would like us to come to your site
All trainees must be over 16 years of age. Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions.
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