Training courses

Training courses for farmers

You can find details of course content towards the bottom of this page. You can also find out about upcoming meetings or courses in our latest newsletter or on our Facebook page 

DEFRA Accredited DIY AI course (a 3-day course)

3-day course covering all areas of AI technique and semen handling. Areas covered include biosecurity, heat detection, welfare, health and safety plus semen collection and processing. The majority of the course consists of practical sessions giving delegates time to master the technique. All attendees are supervised throughout to ensure animal welfare is maintained to the highest standard, both for animals used on the course and going forward. 

Lantra Accredited First Aid for Feet (9am-5pm)

Delivered by BCVA Accredited Foot Health Trainer, Sarah Smith, in partnership with a CHCSB Accredited Foot trimmer & Instructor. 

This course is accredited for those doing lame cow trims on Sainsburys dairy farms.

Lantra Accredited Intermediate Foot Trimming course (a 3-day course)

A 3-day course, delivered by BCVA Accredited Foot Health Trainer, Sarah Smith, in partnership with a CHCSB Accredited Foot trimmer & Instructor 

Herdsperson's Course    

A two-day course covering various aspects of running a dairy herd:

• Cow Physical Examination and Down Cow Care
• Udder Health
• Fertility
• Lameness
• Calving the Cow and Care of the New Born Calf
• Youngstock Management

A combination of theory and practical sessions providing an breadth of information for those looking to develop their skills, or a refresher for those looking to learn best practice.

Please call the office on 01666 823035 or email technical.training@georgevetgroup.co.uk for more information or to book a space.