Lameness Control – Suckler Cattle Feet First Aid

Book event

Come along to Orkney Auction Mart to hear from Colin Mason (Ruminant Revival) and Kythe MacKenzie (SRUC Vet) on lameness in cattle, which may be more apparent now that your cattle are in for the winter.

Join us for an informative and interactive session, with plenty of opporunity to ask questions and discuss practical challenges with the speakers.

What will you learn?

  • Signs of Lamness
  • Causes of Lameness
  • Common Lameness Problems
  • Treatment Options for Lameness

Why come along?

  • Improve animal health and welfare
  • Reduce the risk of herd loss
  • Reduce potenital costs associated with lameness and poor performance

Come along to pick up practical ideas that you can take back to the farm and put into action.

Lunch is provided

Booking is essential for catering purposes.

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Related Materials

https://www.fas.scot/livestock/beef-cattle/health/

https://www.fas.scot/article/identifying-and-treating-lameness-in-cattle/

https://www.fas.scot/article/practical-steps-to-reducing-lameness-in-finishing-cattle/

https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/treating-lame-cows