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Introduction To Ruminant Feeding And Nutrition

Course Programme

The course objective is to provide guidance on background nutrition and practical feeding of beef cattle and sheep.

This course is run over a single day and covers the following topics:

  • ruminant digestion of feed components
  • energy requirements
  • protein requirements
  • composition of common feeds
  • interpreting silage reports
  • feeding suckler cows
  • feeding beef cattle
  • feeding pregnant ewes

The course includes lectures, discussion and practical sessions. The aim is to provide the participants with a nutritional background to the practical feeding of cattle and sheep.  Comprehensive notes are provided.

Approx. cost: £120 (with 75% LMO grant =£30)  

Is It For Me?

The course is aimed at farmers and stockpersons.

Course Details

Location of Course

To be confirmed

Length of Course

One day

Qualifications Obtained

By gaining an understanding of the basics of ruminant nutrition, the participants will be in a better position to make decisions about feed use on farm.

Training General Contact

Mr Graeme Ligertwood
Training Services Business Development Manager
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, John Hannah Building, Auchincruive,
Ayr
KA6 5HW
TelWork 01292 525285
MobileWork 07803 222374
Fax 01292 525357

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Applying for Introduction To Ruminant Feeding And Nutrition

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