Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 UTC | Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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
2026-06-16 09:30 - 2026-06-18 16:00 | Powys, Powys, United Kingdom
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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Layscanning
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | Northern Ireland, northern ireland, United Kingdom
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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DIY AI
2026-06-22 09:30 - 2026-06-24 16:00 | Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Mobility Scoring
2026-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Leicestershire, Leicestershire
RoMS MOBILITY SCORING

1 – DAY COURSE

Mobility Scoring is an efffective way to monitor the whole herd’s lameness. It is a RoMS accredited system whereby cows are scored based on their mobility. The Register of Mobility Scorers (RoMS) is a self-regulatory body which encourages the use of standardised, independent mobility scoring, conducted by trained and accredited scorers.

The aim of this LANTRA approved course is to teach you how to assess and score the mobility of cows effectively. You will then be able to evaluate the level of lameness and the progress made on farm to either reduce levels of lameness or maintain a low level.

Record-keeping
Score consistantly
Behaviour and posture
Assess lameness
Identify problems
Potential financial benefits
Biosecurity

The route to become an accredited Mobility Scorer starts by completing this course.

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Practical Ultrasound
2026-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Practical Bovine Ultrasonography

This workshop is aimed at the newly qualified large animal veterinarian or mixed practice practitioner wishing to hone their practical skill.

Course content:

Classroom theory session. Key stages of pregnancy and oestrus cycle discussion.
AM and PM practical scanning sessions of pregnant and non pregnant cows
Practical guidance on how to find and identify the structures and use of the equipment

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

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

Advanced Bovine Ultrasonography
2026-07-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Bovine Ultrasonography

1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Advanced Bovine Ultrasonography

(Image Interpretation. Case based diagnosis and treatment scenarios)

Mainly classroom based, this workshop is aimed at the experienced veterinary ultrasound user who wants to enhance their image interpretation to aid diagnosis of both normal and infertile problems. Participants are encouraged to bring their own images to discuss and interpret. Cases will be discussed with the ultimate aim of providing better treatment regimes for your problem breeder cow.

Course content:

Detection of twins – its importance and benefit to the farmer
Follicular wave assessment / manipulation
Unusual ultrasound images
Case evaluation and discussion

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Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-08 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom

Layscanning
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00 | Devon, Devon, United Kingdom

DIY AI
2026-07-06 09:30 - 2026-07-08 16:00 | Staffordshire, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Mobility Scoring
2026-07-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom

DIY AI
2026-07-14 09:30 - 2026-07-16 16:00 | Pembrokeshire

DIY AI
2026-07-20 09:30 - 2026-07-22 16:00 | Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Ram Fertility
2026-08-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Ram Fertility

1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

The reproductive ability of rams is crucial to the overall flock performance. Assuming, rather than assessing, the ability of the ram is a common and costly mistake.
The general and detailed clinical examination of rams pre-tupping, at times integrated by semen collection and evaluation, is a cost effective service which sheep farmers are inclined to endorse as ad hoc intervention or as part of regular flock consultancy.
Course Content:

Best use of rams to improve flock performance
Elements of reproductive anatomy and physiology
The ram general and detailed clinical examination (with elements of ultrasonography)
Semen collection and evaluation

Key Outcomes:

Advise farmers on the best use of rams to boost flock profitability
Carry out a general and detailed clinical examination of rams
Collect semen
Examine semen motility and morphology

Sheep AI
2026-08-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Sheep AI

1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Learning objective:

Collection and Preparation of Semen
Use of Frozen Semen
Synchronisation Protocol
Preparation of the Ewe

Layscanning
2026-08-17 09:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom

Sheep Embryo Transfer
2026-08-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Sheep ET

1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Learning objective:

Preparation & Programming of donor/recipient
Laparoscopic collection of embryos
Sorting and evaluation of embryos
Transferring the embryo

Layscanning
2026-09-21 09:00 - 2026-09-24 17:00 | Carmarthenshire

DIY AI
2026-09-21 09:30 - 2026-09-23 16:00 | Anglesey, Anglesey, United Kingdom

Sheep Scanning
2026-10-19 09:00 - 2026-10-20 17:00 | Powys, Powys, United Kingdom
SHEEP SCANNING

2 – DAY COURSE

Knowing if your ewes are in lamb and if they are carrying single or multiple lambs plays a very important part in flock management. Identifying the ewes carrying multiple lambs allows management groups to be formed and fed accordingly.

The aim of this 2-day LANTRA approved course is to develop your understanding of the principles of scanning and to gain knowledge of a sound ovine scanning technique. With a combination of both theory and extensive hands-on practical training. Identify and compare equipment (scanners) which are available and suitable for ovine pregnancy diagnosis.

Biosecurity
Equipment
Theory of ultrasonography
Anatomy and physiology
Scanning techniques – sector and curve/linear
Image identification
Identifying multiple pregnancies and any irregularities
Ageing of the pregnancy

Suitable for new users and for those that have scanned before but would like to refresh their knowledge and skills.

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Sheep Scanning
2026-10-22 09:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom

Foetal Sexing
2026-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Foetal Sex Determination

Determining the sex of a bovine foetus during the routine fertility visit is rapidly becoming common place with the bovine veterinary practitioner.

Course content:

Benefits of confirming foetal sex. Image identification at different stages of gestation
Finding the genital tubercle
Orientation of the probe for maximum accuracy
Video library to identify structures
Practical scanning session to determine foetal sex.

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