Beef and dairy youngstock farm walk

Join us and Torch Vets for a farm walk looking at ways you can prevent Pneumonia this winter on your farm.

Pneumonia is one of the most significant diseases affecting calves, costing the UK cattle industry an estimated £50 million a year.

The aim of every youngstock rearing unit should be to rear healthy animals with minimal mortality and optimal growth rates. A healthy calf in a clean, dry environment uses its feed more efficiently, grows well and has the best chance of achieving its full lifetime potential.

You will hear from Sophie Mahendran from the Royal Veterinarian School, who is currently undertaking her PhD in calf health and welfare, and Torch Vets own Emily Linton.

This event will cover

• Updates in housing and their effect on calf respiratory disease
• Respiratory disease detection and control on farm
• Best practise for housing youngstock
• Information on the available grants (Calf Housing Grant Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Funding)

To book a place, email events@torchvets.com or call 01237 870456.