Cattle & Sheep Handling Facilities a Common Approach – Stornoway

Handling systems for cattle and sheep are often labour intensive and a mis-match of old and new.

Dr Simon Turner, an expert in handling systems, will present recent research on cattle behaviour and how that affects how systems are designed for improved animal welfare, reduced labour inputs and better health and safety.   He will then lead a practical session at Barvas Village cattle handling system and at the Upper Carloway Township sheep and cattle system.

Janette Sutherland, SAC Consulting: Skye,  and Iain Macmillan, SAC Consulting: Lewis & Harris, will lead discussion on funding support and sheep handling systems.

If you would like any further information about this event please call the FAS helpline (0300 323 0161) and ask to speak to Iain Macmillan.

Please use the booking form below to secure your place and help us to arrange catering.