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Lay Scanning

PD your own cows

4-day course

Scanning is the most accurate method of pregnancy diagnosing cows. In comparison to other methods, scanning is the most time-effective and puts minimal stress on the animals. The ability to date pregnancies and early determination of barren cows gives farmers a huge advantage in forward-planning.

This DEFRA and LANTRA approved course is aimed at non–veterinarians who wish to learn the art of pregnancy diagnosis for own-farm use or as a commercial enterprise.

  • Theory of Ultrasonography
  • Physiology of Reproduction
  • Scanning Techniques
  • Pelvic Region Anatomy
  • Equipment comparison
  • Early indication of individual and herd fertility
  • Pre and post scanning management
  • Biosecurity

This course is DEFRA approved. It is a DEFRA requirement for any non-vet to have completed an Approved Course to carry out cattle pregnancy scanning in the UK.

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