This course involves both practical and theory and is focused on developing the necessary skills for improved livestock management.

What Will You Learn?

The course covers building a comprehensive animal health plan and investigates the theory of managing feed supply and demand. Topics covered include:

• Vaccinating and drenching livestock
• Movement and handling of livestock
• Animal welfare and handling
• Rearing programmes for calves
• Calf housing and shelter
• Feeding requirements of young cattle
• Achieving liveweight targets
• Recognising ill health in livestock
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Feeding of livestock
• Conservation of feed surpluses

Course Delivery

Each course is delivered by specialist tutors who facilitate excellent learning opportunities using a variety of techniques including:

• Interactive and stimulating tutorials
• Practical tuition
• Group discussions
• Case studies from real life situations
• Up to date study guides

What Qualifications Can You Gain?

• Telford Certificate in Livestock Handling - Level 3
• These Unit Standards can be credited to a National Certificate.

Interested?

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Email agnztraining@pggwrightson.co.nz OR

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