Contact Details:
KE Events hub
ke.events@ahdb.org.uk. Hannah Griffin
Hannah.griffin@ahdb.org.uk
Cumbria
The Programme: AHDB is running a series of Workshops using qualified Master Trainers to provide farmers with the opportunity to enhance their skills and optimise management using cow signal techniques to recognise and understand the body language of the cow. Using conscious observation back to your own herd, you can judge your own herd and assess your own management and improve your ability to recognise illness and discomfort at an early stage. Outcomes: By attending the CowSignals workshop you can expect the following outcomes:
To recognise and interpret the body language of cows within a herd
To assess your current knowledge of cow management and behaviour
To analyse the signals, identifying methods to improve overall health and welfare of the cow and develop overall performance
To pinpoint practical ways of implementing the techniques to your own herd
The Workshop: The workshop will be a practical on farm session and limited to a maximum of 15 attendees and will run from 10:00 to 15:00.
Content will include:
Aims - Prevent disease and tunnel vision by learning to see and understand CowSignals CowSignals concept – the CowSignals diamond and the six freedoms of the pasture Risk areas, Risk animals, and Unexplained Notable Observations
Workshop Details:
Date: Wednesday 27 June 2018
Time: 10:00 – 15:00 (lunch and refreshments included)
Venue: How End Farm, Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PX (By kind permission of John Swainson)
Trainer: Owen Atkinson BVSc DCHP MRCVS of Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Limited
The cost of attending this meeting is funded via your levy. To find out more or book a place, please contact the KE Events hub on 01904 771216 or email ke.events@ahdb.org.uk. Please ensure you register your attendance for catering purposes. Please bring a clean pair of wellington boots to help with the biosecurity and out of respect to the host’s farm business.
Speaker Details: Owen Atkinson BVSc DCHP MRCVS of Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Limited
Learning Pillars
Health & Welfare
Personal Development
To book a place or to ask a question regarding this event please use the contact details on this page.
