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Embryonics Sheep Scanning
The aim of this two-day 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.
Provider
Embryonics Ltd, Weaverham(For price, check with provider)
Enquire via the Embryonics Ltd website.
Description
The course will equip you with the knowledge and method to pregnancy scan sheep, it covers all aspects of ovine pregnancy diagnosis including identifying the choices of equipment (scanners) which are available and suitable for ovine pregnancy diagnosis. 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. Identifying the choices of equipment (scanners) which are available and suitable for ovine pregnancy diagnosis. Know the importance of Biosecurity: having adequate working practices in place to prevent the introduction and or spread of infections. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to - Identify and purchase the correct equipment - Know the correct preparation of ewes to give effective identification of pregnancies and identify any embryo problems - Identity ewes carrying multiple lambs which, allows management groups to be formed to allow correct feed management. - Know the importance of Biosecurity: having adequate working practices in place to prevent the introduction and or spread of infections. Ensure what hygiene precautions need to be adhered to between farms. - Recognize notifiable diseases within your flock - Scan ewes in a consistent manner
About Embryonics Ltd
Embryonics is a well established, recognised and highly experienced UK wide bovine embryo transfer service and farmer and vet training provider. Over the years we have run training courses for both farmers and farm animal veterinary CPD courses all over the UK, Europe and further afield and more recently ran a range of courses for a delegation of Nigerian farmers. Our courses have high practical content and are designed so that you leave the course with both the confidence and the practical skills to take back to your farm or vet practice. We are a Lantra approved training organisation and work with many of the UK agricultural colleges and provide Farm Skills training courses. We receive great feedback from our students and many of our bookings come from recommendations – have a look at our testimonial page. We run regular courses at locations throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and are happy to arrange bespoke courses at your own farm. We also have a bespoke training farm in Cheshire where many of our courses take place. Our tutors have a wealth of experience either as vets, farmers or farm technicians. Our first overseas instructor, Pieter Kloosterman, instructs the ‘Dutch 5 Step Method’ on the Professional Foot Trimming Course. We work closely in developing our Professional Foot Trimming course with ‘The Dairy Training Centre’ in Friesland Holland and the NACFT.
Women in Agriculture
The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government to support the personal development of women, providing them with additional skills to progress their careers and employment opportunities in Scottish agriculture beyond their current role.
Next Generation Practical Training
The Next Generation Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government with an aim to support those relatively new to agriculture, by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business and sustainability skills, in order to help them secure, sustain and progress their careers.
