Join us for a practical pre-weaning workshop designed to help you get more from your flock.
Learn how to carry out simple on-farm autopsies to identify what's limiting lamb performance before weaning, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make informed management decisions and address issues earlier.
Come away with practical skills and confidence to investigate animal health issues on-farm, identify what's limiting lamb performance, and make better-informed management decisions before weaning.
Topics covered
- Using an on-farm autopsy as a diagnostic tool.
- Identifying causes of poor lamb performance before weaning.
- Recognising pneumonia, pleurisy, Johne's disease, parasites, and other common health issues.
- Understanding Facial Eczema, its causes, impacts, and warning signs.
- Monitoring and grazing management.
- Prevention and management tools.
- Breeding and genetics for FE resistance.
- Practical on-farm strategies to reduce FE risk.
Facilitator
Ginny Dodunski, B+LNZ Wormwise Programme Manager.
Registration
Registration essential for catering purposes.