Autumn Priorities: Seasons of Sheep
The start of October is the start of the sheep keeper’s year. The management decisions and investments in health you make now will influence the rest of the year. Health and nutrition will be the focus of this workshop on ensuring your flock is in the strongest position it can be.
Come along to this hands-on session where we will cover:
- Safe handling techniques
- Condition scoring and how to use it for health and nutrition planning
- Preventative health measures
- Fluke and when it is the best time to treat
- Tup ‘MOT’
- Tagging and stick reader update from Shearwell
Speakers:
Siobhan Macdonald – SAC Sheep Specialist
Eilidh Corr – SAC Vet
Jane Thompson – Shearwell
As this is an on farm event remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear which can be disinfected.
Please remember to book your place using the form below as lunch will be provided.
Booking
Bookings are no longer available for this event.
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