As part of a drive to increase responsible use of antibiotics, Arla are investing in training both vets and farmers in the skills and knowledge to successfully apply Selective Dry Cow Therapy.
Andy Biggs MRCVS , a recognised expert in mastitis control, will deliver a practical workshop focusing on
- Herd and individual thresholds and criteria for cow selection
- How to perform the technique and train farmers in SDCT
- How to get SDCT working without complications at cow and herd level
Please note that these meetings will count as 2 ½ hours of CPD
The dates and times of the meetings are as follows:
Monday 14 November, Midlands,12.30 – 3.00pm,
Kegworth Hotel & Conference Centre, Packington Hill, Kegworth DE74 2DF
Monday 14 November, North West, 6.00 – 9.30pm
Reaseheath College, Reaseheath, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
Tuesday 15 November, South East, 12.30 – 3.00pm
Westpoint Vet Centre , Dawes Farm, Bognor Road, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3SH
Tuesday 22 November, South West, 12.30 – 3.00pm
Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE
Tuesday 22 November, South West, 6.00 – 9.30pm
Best Western Hotel, Blundells Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DB
Wednesday 23 November, South West, 12.30 – 3.00pm
The Hollies Hotel, Bower Hinton (near Yeovil), Martock, Somerset, TA12 6LG
Tuesday 29 November, South West Scotland, 6.00 – 9.30pm
Cressfield Country House Hotel, Townfoot, Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire DG11 3DR
Wednesday 30 November, North West, 12.30 – 3.00pm
Stoneybeck Inn, Bowscar, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8RP
Wednesday 30 November, Yorkshire, 6.00 – 9.30pm
Best Western Crown Hotel, Horsefair, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, YO51 9LB
If you would like to attend any of the meetings above, please RSVP to:
Usha Sahota, Kite Consulting 01902 859960 – usha.sahota@kiteconsulting.com