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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 LigertwoodCPD & Blended Learning Manager
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 525419
Fax 01292 886199
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Applying for Introduction To Ruminant Feeding And Nutrition
This course can be applied for using the Enquiry Form