*NEW for 2025!* Experienced Lambing Course

February 4, 2025 | by Charlie Hands | Farm

We are really excited to be able to offer a brand new course for 2025, an experienced lambing course! For those of you with more experience in lambing, we will be running an advanced course aimed at those who have already mastered the practicalities of lambing and are looking for extra knowledge and furthering their skills.

This will be an opportunity to delve into best practices around lambing time. We will cover the following topics:

• Nutrition of the ewe pre- and post-lambing

• Strategies for improving and maintaining hygiene

• Management of diseases around lambing time

• Record keeping: benchmarks and targets, comparing your farm with the national flock

• Lamb post-mortems

• Metabolic issues

• Vaccinations and wormers: programs and protocols

• Antibiotic treatments and drug therapy, including watery mouth

• Managing moderate to severe dystocia (depending on interest)

• Colostrum measuring, management and replacement

The first date for our experienced course is the 12th of February 2025!

The day will run from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm, and all lunch and refreshments are included. This will be a practical day, on-farm, you’ll need to bring appropriate clothing. £75+VAT per person. Please call our Farm Reception team to book your place!

T: 01608730085

E: farm@hooknortonvets.co.uk

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