GB Calf Week

10 September

• GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030 launch
• Hear about the new strategy at the AHDB stand at Dairy Day
• Devon: Inside calf health – post mortem insights with Ben Strugnell
• An educational evening on calf health with veterinary pathologist Ben Strugnell. Hosted by AHDB

• UK Dairy Day: Lung scanning demonstration
• AHDB and Shropshire Farm Vets will demonstrate lung scanning techniques and discuss how to use the data to assess pneumonia damage
• 11:30am–1:00pm, The International Centre, Telford, TF3 4JH

11 September

• Coffee and calves at Bidlea Dairy
• Learn about Bidlea’s new calf building, join a respiratory workshop and enjoy a quiz.
• Free to attend with donations collected for the Farming Community Network
• 10:30am-1:00pm, Bidlea Dairy, Twemlow Lane, Holmes Chapel, CW4 8DS
• Webinar: Feeding transition milk – what do we need to know? 
• Dr Ryan Davies shares practical guidance on transition milk feeding
• 10:00am
• Webinar: Identifying causes of calf pneumonia to help you choose the right vaccines 
• Joshua Batterham from HIPRA explains the benefits of vaccination protocols
• 1:00pm–2:00pm
• Webinar: Crypto crisis – what’s behind the increasing levels of cryptosporidium on UK dairy farms? 
• Learn top tips on reducing crypto incidence
• 7:00pm–7:45pm

12 September

• Smart starts: Unlocking lifetime value from every calf
• An on-farm event with AHDB and the Farm Net Zero Project, exploring how to get the most from every calf, from birth to beef
• Webinar: Efficient calf rearing – from research to results
• Join the Calf Action Network for practical insights, expert advice and on-farm experience on raising healthy, thriving calves
• 12:30pm-1:30pm

15 September

• Carmarthen: Calf health from the inside out
• Join AHDB and vet and livestock behavioural expert Tommy Heffernan for an engaging and practical session on calf health
• Webinar: Economical heifer rearing for a sustainable and profitable future 
• Hear from Ginny Sherwin, a vet and specialist in bovine health management, about key heifer performance metrics, presenting in partnership with Calf Action Network
• Webinar: Calf rearing excellence – Expert advice on health and productivity
• Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortems Ltd will give essential insights for a thriving herd. Hosted by AHDB
• Webinar: Preventing calf disease ahead of the housing season
• Join The Calf Action Network and vet Kat Baxter-Smith from MSD for practical advice on pneumonia vaccination, colostrum and transition milk
• 3:00pm

16 September

• Somerset: Calf health from the inside out
• Join AHDB and vet and livestock behavioural expert Tommy Heffernan for an engaging and practical session on calf health
• Cheshire: Foundations of farming – soil health and calf care
• Join AHDB and Fram Farmers for an unmissable soil health day and learn more about bull selection to get a great start for your calves
• Wiltshire: Smooth weaning and transitioning to success
• Led by vet Kathryn Hart, this session supports successful weaning and transition
• Email farm@georgevetgroup.co.uk or phone 01666 823035 to book
• 11:00am–2:00pm, Ryall, Woodhill Farm, Brinkworth, Wiltshire, SN15 5AU
• Webinar: The benefits of pair compared to individual calf housing
• Hear from Sophie Mahendran, vet and specialist in cattle health and production, about the latest research, presenting in partnership with Calf Action Network

17 September

• Derbyshire: Calf health from the inside out
• Join AHDB and vet and livestock behavioural expert Tommy Heffernan for an engaging and practical session on calf health
• Devon: Right start, right carcase, right market
• From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on roadshow will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal. Hosted by AHDB
• Dorset: Bang for your buck – making the best beef bull choices
• Hosted by Friars Moor Livestock Health
• Refreshments included
• Email farmoffice@fmlh.co.uk or phone 01258 472314 to book
• 10:30am–1:00pm, near Sturminster Newton
• Webinar: Beyond basics – rearing calves with care and vision
• Hear from Halcyon Hayward about what the GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030 means for farmers and suppliers. Email katie.thorley@abpbeef.com to book
• 8:00–9:00pm
• Webinar: ImmunIGY – Measuring igG levels in calves and what it means for calf health and the sector
• Learn how IgG testing supports better colostrum management
• 12:30–1:30pm

18 September

• Cheshire: Calf health from the inside out
  • Join AHDB and vet and livestock behavioural expert Tommy Heffernan for an engaging and practical session on calf health

• Webinar: The next leap forward in fatty acid technology in milk replacers
• Join Dr Laura Tennant from Trouw Nutrition to hear about recent advances in calf nutrition research
• 10:30am
• Bideford: Advanced calf rearing course
• This session covers calf nutrition, housing and monitoring from birth to weaning
• Email events@torchvets.com to book
• 10:30am–1:30pm, High Park Farm Littleham, Bideford EX39 5EE
• Devon: Calf Health Workshop
• Join South Moor Vets at an on-farm workshop covering calf data, husbandry and health
• Email farm@southmoorvets.co.uk or call 01803 900181 to book
• 1:30pm–4:00pm, East Allington, South Devon

19 September

• Practical calf rearing course
• Vale Farm Vets' interactive course covers all the critical parts of successful calf rearing
• Lunch is included
• Email farmoffice@valevetgroup.com or call 01884 32228 to book
• 10:00am–3:30pm, Gittisham, Nr Honiton

All week

• Vlogs: How data and management can reduce chemical crutches in calf rearing 
• Join the Ruminant Revival team for five short, practical videos covering:
• 11 September – Colostrum beyond IgG
• 12 September – Feeding for immunity
• 15 September – Hidden powers of the correct environment
• 16 September – Smarter calf care – observations to data
• 17 September – Using data to cut reliance on medicines

Each video supports the idea that resilience starts early, in those crucial first hours and weeks of life.

Small, targeted changes can bring long-term benefits for calf health, growth and overall system performance.

Written guides, technical notes and case studies are available on LinkedIn and the Ruminant Revival website.