Introductory Foot Trimming Course
To book your place on any of our events or training courses, please call 01772 861300 or email farm@oakhill-vets.com
Breeding cows fit for purpose.
11am
James Burrow. Tunsteads Farm, Brass Pan Lane, Broughton, Preston PR3 5DE
FREE LUNCH
Genetics play a fundamental role in herd health but are we using them to their full potential?
Marco Winters (Head of Genetics AHDB) talks us through understanding changes to Bull Proofs and how we can use this to optimise breeding strategy.
Workshops to include the latest in genomic testing in heifers and the genetic decision making behind the multi award winning Stardale herd.
To book your place, please call 01772 861300.
DOWNLOAD THE 2019-2020
RED ROSE DAIRY DISCUSSION GROUP AGENDA
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TUP TESTING DAY
Thursday 3rd October 2019
at Oakhill Farm Vets, Langley Lane, Goosnargh, PR3 2JQ
The testing includes a general MOT of your ram, followed by fertility testing and analysis of sample. For further information on the MOT and fertility testing, please visit: https://www.oakhill-vets.com/ram-fertility-mot/
Please call our Farm Team on 01772 861300 for details and to book.
To trim or not to trim?
Wednesday 27th November 2019
7.30pm
Longridge Cricket club, Chipping Lane, Longridge PR3 2NN
FREE SUPPER
Phil Alcock, Vet and Category 1 foot trimmer (Bishopton Farm Vets, Ripon) takes a fresh look at herd lameness control, trim timing and the latest on technique. Jane Coar (Vet Tech, Oakhill Farm Vets) looks at how mobility scoring data can be used to track individual and herd level lameness success.
To book your place, please call 01772 861300
ANNUAL COACH TRIP:
CAN TECHNOLOGY REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON STAFF?
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Coach leaves Oakhill Farm Vets at 9am (Bacon butties on board!)
This years trip heads north to Robert Wallace (Craigley Farm, Castle Douglas) where he embraces new technology including ‘Cow Connect,’ a cloud based feed system on his 800 cow, high yielding herd. After a pub lunch, we take a look at how Michael and Bryan Yates (gold cup finalists) balance show winning genetics with commercial reality on their 220 strong herd.
To book your place, please call 01772 861300
INFECTIOUS DISEASE: KEEPING UP TO KEEP IT OUT
Wednesday 19th February 2020
11am
David Coulthurst. Edenfield Farm, Horns Lane, Goosnargh PR3 2NE
FREE LUNCH
Karen Bond (Johne’s Enthusiast and Vet) takes us through the NEW facts on Johne’s and how these, if harnessed correctly, could speed up Johne’s control on your farm. Colin Mason (Sainsburys Dairy Development Group and SAC Vet) talks Salmonella whilst Oakhill Farm Vets report on inhouse study results, practical findings from the BVD Stamp It Out programme and the increasing threat of Botulism.
To book your place, please call 01772 861300