New Herdspersons Course - Full 7 Module Course 2026

23rd September 2026 10:00am - 4th November 2026 12:00pm
Nantwich Farm Vets Meeting Room
Maximum Number of Delegates: 10
Places available: 4

Back by popular demand, the Nantwich Farm Vets New Herdspersons Course provides a comprehensive introduction to all the key areas of modern dairy farming — ideal for anyone new to the industry or those wanting to refresh their skills and knowledge.

The course is made up of seven modules, delivered in small-group sessions once a week, from 10am until around 12noon. Each session breaks down essential topics into practical, bitesize chunks, combining up-to-date knowledge with useful tips and hands-on advice to support real-world learning.

Led by eight of our experienced, farm-only vets, this course offers outstanding value, consistently earning excellent feedback from participants.

The seven modules cover:

 - Basic Veterinary Care

 - Medicines Training

- Calving and Transition

 - Calf Rearing Essentials

 - Milking Routine & Mastitis

 - Fertility Fundamentals

 - Lameness & Mobility Scoring

The discounted cost for the full course is £350 + VAT. Modules can be booked individually for £60 + VAT - please see individual course module links to book these.

 

Instructor Details

Basic Veterinary Care - Laura Donovan BVSc CertAVP(Cattle) MRCVS

Medicines Training - Erica Pierce BVSc CertAVP(Cattle) MRCVS

Calving & Transition - Nora Hulme BVMSci MRCVS & Jodie Nutsford BVSc MRCVS

Calf rearing essentials - Gwen Davies BVSc MRCVS

Milking Routine & Mastitis - Becky Williams BVSc MRCVS

Fertility Fundamentals - Ieuan Paske BVSc MRCVS

Lameness & Mobility Scoring - Steve Crowe BVMS CertAVP MRCVS

Registration Details

Please use the link below to register for the course. You will receive a registration email and our office team will be in touch to confirm payment details.

For any questions relating to the course, don't hesitate to contact the practice on 01270 610349

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