Novatec Skills Centre Sandbox

A lift in the weather means things are looking up with ewes and lambs out grazing. Sheep nutrition is a cornerstone of a healthy flock. With energy balance being the key driver to flock performance. This is why we need to monitor ewe body condition throughout the season. Key times for this are a month out from breeding and six weeks out from lambing.

Watch Tommy The Vet in collaboration with Novatec discuss minerals in our flock.

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.

A detailed insight into colostrum management on cattle and sheep farms. Including a species specific summary of the Nettex Colostrum products and the benefits of using a Nettex Colostrum Supplement.

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.

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.