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Mastitis Control For Dairy Farmers

Course Programme

The course objective is to improve the knowledge of dairy farmers on practical aspects of mastitis control and improving milk hygienic quality.

The course would cover the following areas:

  • the causes of mastitis
  • cost effective mastitis monitoring programs (know your enemy!)
  • milking parlour routine and the effect on mastitis
  • environmental management and the effect on mastitis
  • managing clinical mastitis cases
  • approaching raised somatic cell count problems

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

Is It For Me?

The course is aimed at dairy farmers and herdpersons.

Course Details

Location of Course

To be confirmed.

Length of Course

1 day.

Qualifications Obtained

Farmers who attend this course will be more aware of the need for ongoing mastitis management and be equipped with the tools to carry this out through a team approach with their veterinary surgeon.

Training General Contact

Mr Graeme Ligertwood
CPD & 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 Mastitis Control For Dairy Farmers

This course can be applied for using the Enquiry Form