APIAM Herd Health Management Course supported by WestVic Dairy (Timboon)

ProDairy (Apiam) are providing a herd health course for dairy farmers.

This 4 day course is open to all new and experienced farmers who would like to learn about a broad range of animal health issues relating to animal health and productivity. This series of workshops will be presented by experienced dairy cattle veterinarians and technicians from Warrnambool and Terang Vets (ProDairy) and WestVic Dairy.

Topics covered:

Day 1: Dairy hygiene; herd nutrition and health care for dairy cows

Day 2: Hoof health and mastitis control

Day 3: Managing heifer rearing fertility and health

Day 4: Fundamentals of calf rearing management from birth to weaning

Farmers can elect to attend any day or a combination of days in the 4-day course.

Location:

Day two will be on farm day; all other days will be workshops presented at Timboon golf course.

Cost to attend days presented by ProDairy (Apiam) team, days 1-3 inclusive:

• $425 fi 1-3 (inclusive),first person
• $250 for second or more from same farm
• Course notes, morning tea and lunch included for participants attending days 1-3

Please contact Casey Ellemor at ProDairy 0418212896 (orcasey.ellemor@apiam.com.au) to organise payment for days 1-3

No charge to attend day four presented by WestVic Dairy: Management of calf rearing from birth to weaning.

• morning tea and lunch provided.

For further questions contact Debbie Twiss 0467528111 WestVic Dairy