Calf Action Conference 2026

Hear about practical approaches to calf rearing, how to give calves the right start and how you can improve consistency, health and welfare on farm.

Focused on 'Raising the standard: Rearing all calves with care and purpose', the conference will combine strategic updates from keynote speakers with interactive workshops and on-farm sessions covering calf health, welfare, housing, feeding, disease management and skills development.

The day will conclude with a panel discussion exploring how the GB Calf Strategy can work in practice across different farming systems.

Delivered by Innovation for Agriculture and supported by AHDB, this will be a practical, collaborative event for anyone involved in calf rearing and youngstock management.

On the day

• Hands-on workshops and on-farm sessions
• Calf housing, feeding, hygiene and disease management
• Skills, training and future qualifications for calf rearers
• Open discussion with farmers and experts

Who should come?

• Calf rearers
• Dairy and beef farmers
• Vets and advisers
• Industry and supply chain partners
• Training and education providers

The conference is kindly sponsored by MSD Animal Health, Zoetis, Galebreaker, ForFarmers and SCCL.