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Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00 UTC | Dumfries, Dumfries
HERDSMAN FOOT TRIMMING

3-DAY COURSE

Lameness issues have a huge impact on the dairy industry not only from a welfare perspective but also financially. Loss accumulates not only from the cost of corrective treatment but also in production losses. Our Herdsman Foot Trimming course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to reduce instances of lameness on your farm.

The LANTRA approved course teaches attendees to trim using the renowned 5-step Method. The course is very hands-on, allowing plenty of time to enhance your skills. The course examines the main causes of lameness and ways to prevent it. Our trainers are all experts in their field .

Anatomy
Preventative trimming
Common foot problems
Corrective trimming
Equipment care
Introduction use of grinding
Introduction to blocking & bandaging
Biosecurity and diseases

We also offer one-day refresher courses

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DIY AI
2026-06-30 09:30 - 2026-07-02 16:00
DIY AI

3-DAY COURSE

DIY AI can save you time and money by getting your cow inseminated at the right time without the cost or stress of waiting for the technician.

Our DEFRA and LANTRA approved DIY AI Courses are delivered over three days and are tailored to give you maximum hands-on tuition. This allows plenty of time for the dexterity required for a successful insemination to be mastered. The course is taught in small numbers on-farm, giving a relaxed training atmosphere.

Anatomy and Physiology
Reproductive management strategies
Oestrus cycle
Fertilisation and pregnancy
Insemination technique
Semen care
Welfare and legislation
Nitrogen safety
Equipment

In order to carry out Do It Yourself (DIY) Artificial Insemination you must have completed a DEFRA-approved training course.

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