Downland

An introduction to the importance of minerals, vitamins and trace elements for ruminant animals. The course aims to outline the importance of these key elements for the health and production of ruminant animals. The essential minerals, vitamins and trace elements are considered individually as well as the effects of deficiency.

Additionally, the CPD course looks at undertaking a mineral audit on farm to ensure the correct mineral advice and products are recommended.

This course will provide the learner with a detailed description of ketosis in cattle and sheep, with a focus on 2 key downland products which can be used to manage ketosis in different on farm situations.

Module 1: The facts, background and objectives; Module 2: Weaning to tupping; Module 3: Tupping to early pregnancy and the tups; Module 4: Supplementary feeding at tupping time

AMTRA Points - 5

This course looks at the role of magnesium in ruminant diets, factors affecting magnesium availability and how to identify clinical and sub-clinical grass tetany. It gives insight into what signs to be aware of and best ways to prevent and treat grass tetany.

This course aims to outline the importance of good management and nutrition on the approach to lambing along with some of the health issues that can occur.