Step Up Your Game with Our Fantastic Farm Programme for 2025
If you’re a farm animal vet looking to elevate your skills and knowledge, our 2025 farm webinars and courses are exactly what you need. This year, we’re bringing you an exceptional line-up of webinars covering a wide range of topics essential to farm veterinary practice. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or stay updated with the latest research, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s take a closer look at what’s on offer.
Webinar Line-Up
1. Minimising Neonatal Scours (On Demand)
Speaker: Tim Potter
Neonatal scours is a major challenge for calf health and farm productivity. This webinar delves into the impact of enteric diseases, effective investigation of scour issues on-farm, and the crucial role of colostrum in calf immunity. Learn to assess colostrum feeding practices objectively and design preventative health protocols to minimise scours, improving both calf welfare and farm performance.
2. The Economic Value of Reproductive Performance in Dairy Herds (5th February)
Speaker: Victor E. Cabrera
Reproductive performance plays a critical role in dairy farm profitability. Discover how factors such as milk yield, replacement rates, and reproductive costs influence economic net returns, and learn strategies to optimise reproductive performance for maximum profitability.
3. Genetic and Computer Vision Tools for Controlling Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep (5th March)
Speaker: Guilherme J. M. Rosa
Explore cutting-edge approaches to managing gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) in sheep. This webinar examines genetic selection to enhance parasite resistance and the use of computer vision technologies to identify infested animals for targeted treatment, reducing economic losses and improving flock health.
4. One Health EU Requirements for Entry of Animals and Products of Animal Origin into the Union (2nd June)
Speaker: Laura Urdes
Navigate the updated EU legislation on exporting animals and animal-origin products to the Union. Gain insights into animal health, public health, and residue control requirements to ensure compliance with veterinary official controls.
5. Neurological Disorders of the Goat – What’s Going On Up There? (7th May)
Speaker: Ben Dustan
This webinar provides an overview of common neurological disorders in goats, focusing on diagnostics, treatment, and control strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to manage these conditions effectively in the field.
6. Bovine Uterine Prolapses: Causes, Correction, and Consequences (4th June)
Speaker: Dave Charles
Uncover the causes of bovine uterine prolapses, learn techniques for replacement, and understand the importance of appropriate aftercare. This session also reviews evidence-based prognosis methods to guide your clients confidently.
7. Early-Life Programming of Hyperthermia in Dairy Calves (2nd July)
Speaker: Jimena Laporta
Learn about the implications of hyperthermia in dairy calves during prenatal and neonatal stages. This webinar explores the concept of early-life programming and its impact on calf health and productivity.
8. Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pre-Weaned Calves – Fiction or Reality? (6th August)
Speaker: Peter Palate
Investigate iron deficiency anaemia in pre-weaned calves, covering nutrition, immunology, and economic implications. Gain practical insights to ensure optimal youngstock health.
9. Care of the Periparturient Ewe: How Can We Reduce Problems at Lambing Time? (3rd September)
Speaker: Dave Charles
Optimise care for periparturient ewes to improve lambing outcomes and economic viability. This webinar addresses metabolic disorders, lamb mortality, and practical recommendations for late gestation care.
10. Managing Colic in South American Camelids (1st October)
Speaker: Kelsey Walker
Colic is a significant concern in alpacas and llamas. Learn to manage colic effectively, including diagnostics, treatment options, and underlying causes, to improve outcomes for these animals.
11. Humane Bovine Euthanasia (5th November)
Speaker: John Gilliam
Explore humane euthanasia methods for bovines, weighing the pros and cons of each to ensure animal welfare and appropriate decision-making in the field.
12. How Do We Get Farmers to Do What We Want? (3rd December)
Speaker: Owen Atkinson
Managing change and leading effectively are vital skills for today’s farm vets. This webinar introduces transformative leadership techniques to help vets translate advice into action, achieving farm health and productivity goals.
Farm Animal Refresher Course
In addition to our webinars, we’re excited to offer the Farm Animal Refresher: Fertility and Herd Udder Health Management course. This comprehensive programme includes modules on fertility performance data analysis, block-calved herd fertility management, bovine sperm morphology, calving monitoring, and mastitis management. Gain practical tools to optimise herd health and productivity, whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced vet looking for a refresher.
This course is included with membership or can be purchased for £1499.99.
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Our farm webinars and courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in farm veterinary practice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from leading experts, stay updated on the latest research, and connect with a vibrant community of professionals.
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