SEPTEMBER

Tuesday 17th September 2024

FARMING CONNECT FARM WALK AND HOG ROAST - TY COCH

Ty Coch is a mixed farming enterprise farmed by Nigel Bowyer and his family, and is made up of a flock of 260 ewes and 70 growing and fattening cattle along with 30 acres of arable ground, growing a mix of cereals and maize as home-grown forage for cattle. During the farm walk, expert speakers will demonstrate and discuss the on-farm trials on-going at Ty Coch and the following topics will be covered:

• The impact of colostrum quality on lamb performance – Hilary Jones, Farm First Vets

• Options for undersowing maize and alternative cover cropping – Juliet Anderson

• Growing and Finishing Beef using homegrown crops – Hefin Richards, Rumenation

• Carbon - Non Williams, Farming Connect

Time: 4pm

Venue: Ty Coch, Brynbuga, Usk, NP15 1PL

Please book through the Farming Connect website or contact Elin Haf Williams: elin.haf.williams@mentera.cymru / 07985379890

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​​JULY

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Thursday 18th July 2024

RAM VASECTOMY DAY AT THE SURGERY

Individual Vasectomy £96 + vat Additional Rams £82 + vat Extra 10% Discount Given on the above date.

Please call the office to book your rams in. Tel 01873 840167.

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Thursday 11th July

IMPROVING POST-WEANING LAMB PERFORMANCE

Attendees will work through the aspects of management affecting weaned lamb productivity and profitability with focus on weaning management, infectious disease, parasite control and nutrition.

CLIENTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH FARMING CONNECT. By attending the workshop, you will recive a Lantra certificate.

VENUE- MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET NP15 2BH 

Starting at 7pm FOOD PROVIDED.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167.

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JUNE

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Friday 21st June 2024

FIRST AID FOR FEET

Learn how to trim & treat dairy & beef cows feet. Speakers: Vet Eleri Davies and Trimmer Alan Colebatch

LANTRA CERTIFICATED. Sainsbury's Farms Requirement.

VENUE- MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET NP15 2BH £300 + VAT (non funded) £56 + VAT (funded by Farming Connect).

Starting at 9am to 4.30pm LUNCH PROVIDED.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167.

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Thursday 27th June 2024

BODY CONDITION SCORING MEETING

During the practical session we will discuss how to go about assessing Body Condition, when it it best to monitor and what changes can mean.

FREE of charge for Smallholders Club Members and £15 + VAT for non-members

VENUE- Glen Farm, St Maughan's (What3Words provided when you've confirmed your attendance).

Starting at 6.30pm FOOD PROVIDED.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167.

 

MAY

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Thursday 23rd May 2024

SHEEP LAMENESS MEETING

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission and diagnosis of the common causes of sheep lameness focussing on infectious causes of lameness, and the biosecurity and biocontainment measures that can prevent and reduce lameness within the flock.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

VENUE: TBC

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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MARCH

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Thursday 14th March 2024

MAXIMISING SUCKLER COW PRODUCTIVITY

Learn about maximising suckler cow productivity through herd management focusing on nutrition, fertility and infectious disease. The importance of health planning, biosecurity and responsible medicine use will be highlighted.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 21st March 2024

BVD WORKSHOP Postponed

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of BVD.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167.

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Thursday 28th March 2024

OPTIMISING FERTILITY: MANAGING THE DAIRY COW FROM DRYING OFF TO SUBMI

Lean about preparation of the cow prior to her calving and in the immediate few weeks post calving will have massive effects on her subsequent fertility. Good management of transitioning cow sets her up for a successful lactation. Ideally after she has calved, she should have a low risk of metabolic disease, limited change in BCS and her uterus quickly return to full health in order to accept the next pregnancy. 

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167.

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FEBRUARY

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Thursday 8th February 2024

SHEEP LAMENESS MEETING

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission and diagnosis of the common causes of sheep lameness focussing on infectious causes and biosecurity.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 22ND February 2024

Q-FEVER MEETING

Q FEVER CAUSES INFERTILITY, ABORTIONS, AFFECTS HUMANS & IS PRESENT IN OUR HERDS.

FREE of charge for all dairy farmers. CEVA are sponsoring the meeting.

LOCATION- Crawley Hall, Old Raglan Road NP15 2JG. Hot Meal Provided.

Starting at 11.30am (1 hours talk followed by lunch).  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

 

Friday 23rd February 2024

LAMBING COURSE- PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS & SMALLHOLDERS

Recognise the signs of lambing, find out when to intervene, dealing with abnormal presentations, caring for the new-born lamb and ewe.

£60 + VAT, or £100 + VAT for two people from the same household. Refreshments Provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH (TBC) Refreshments Provided.

Starting at 2pm to 5pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167. Limited spaces.

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JANUARY

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Thursday 11th January 2024

Maximising Sheep Mastitis Control

Our vets & Hipra will be promoting the use of a new mastitis vaccine Vimco.

FREE of charge for all sheep farmers. HIPRA are sponsoring the meeting.

KINGS HEAD, USK NP15 1AL. Hot Meal Provided.

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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DECEMBER

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Monday 4th December 2023

SMALLHOLDERS FIRST AID ON FARM 

We will be discussing signs of ill health, medical and surgical emergencies and wound management.

FREE of charge for Smallholder Club Members. £15 + VAT for non-members. 

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH (TBC) Refreshments Provided.

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 7th December 2023

YOUNGSTOCK HEALTH PART 1

Learn about the key areas of youngstock production from birth to weaning to improve health & productivity. There will be a specific focus on preventing diarrhoea & Pneumonia.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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NOVEMBER

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Thursday 9th November 2023

SHEEP PARASITE CONTROL PART 2

Learn about the current situation with Sheep Scab including the welfare and economic impact. The lifecycles and clinical signs associated with Sheep Scab, lice and Liver Fluke. The main focus will be on effective biosecurity, appropriate treatment options and the importance of veterinary consultation.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 23rd November 2023

BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA (BVD)

Understanding the nutritional requirements of the flock over the course of a year, focussing on the critical times for ensuring increased efficiency and productivity. With a focus on health planning, responsible use of antibiotics and anthelmintics and the environmental benefits of improving productivity.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 30th November 2023

FEEDING THE FLOCK FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of BVD.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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OCTOBER

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Thursday 12th October 2023

IMPROVING POST WEANING LAMB PERFORMANCE

Learn about aspects of management affecting weaned lamb productivity and profitability with focuses on weaning management, infectious diseases, parasite control and nutrition.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 26th October 2023

PARASITE CONTROL IN CATTLE PART 2

Learn about the lifecycle and clinical signs associated with, liver fluke, rumen fluke, coccidiosis, cryptosporidiosis and ectoparasites such as lice and mites. With a focus on control of these parasites, responsible use of anthelmintics and the importance of veterinary consultation in formulating a parasite control plan for individual farms.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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SEPTEMBER

 

Tuesday 19th September 2023- New Date

BEEF UP YOUR FERTILITY - On-Farm Meeting

How to improve herd performance - economics, genetics, AI and synchronisation, plus ways to deal with problem cows.

By kind invitation from Nigel Phillips, Blackmeadows, Llantilio Crossenny NP7 8SR

From 11am to 4pm 

Refreshments provided

Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167.

AUGUST

Friday 11th August 2023

MASTERING MEDICINES COURSE

Essential training for farms with Red Tractor Farm Assurance.

Certificate of competency supplied £70 + VAT

BRYN VILLAGE HALL, PENPERGWM NP7 9AP

Starting at 2pm (tea & coffee provided).

Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 17th August 2023- POSTPONED

BEEF UP YOUR FERTILITY - On-Farm Meeting

How to improve herd performance - economics, genetics, AI and synchronisation, plus ways to deal with problem cows.

By kind invitation from Nigel Phillips, Blackmeadows, Llantilio Crossenny NP7 8SR

From 11am to 4pm 

Refreshments provided

Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 24th August 2023

IMPROVING POST WEANING LAMB PERFORMANCE

Learn about aspects of management affecting weaned lamb productivity and profitability with focuses on weaning management, infectious diseases, parasite control and nutrition.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 31st August 2023

UNDERSTANDING JOHNES DISEASE 

Learn about clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of johns disease.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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JULY

Thursday 6th July 2023

CATTLE PARASITE CONTROL: Part 1 Workshop

Learn about the lifecycle and clinical signs associated with roundworms, lungworm ans ectparasites such as ticks, midges and files.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book your place. Tel 01873 840167

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JUNE

Thursday 29th June 2023

SHEEP PARASITE 1: Roundworms, Flies & Ticks

Learn about the lifecycle, clinical signs, treatment and control of the main species of roundworms in the UK as well as ticks and blowfly strike.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 15th June 2023

Improving Post Weaning Lamb Performance

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

USK MEMORIAL HALL

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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MAY

Friday 5th May or Thursday 25th May 2023

Mastering Medicines Course

Essential training for farms with Red Tractor Farm Assurance.

Certificate of competency supplied £70 + VAT

BRYN VILLAGE HALL, PENPERGWYM NP7 9AP

Starting at 2pm (tea & coffee provided). Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

 

APRIL

Monday 24th April 2023

First Aid For Feet Meeting POSTPONED

Learn how to trim & treat dairy cows feet. Speakers: Vet Eleri Davies and Trimmer Alan Colebatch

LANTRA CERTIFICATED. Sainsbury's Farms Requirement.

CHURCH FARM, LLANARTH NP15 2LU £280 + VAT

Starting at 9am to 4.30pm FOOD PROVIDED.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167.

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Thursday 20th April 2023

Smallholders Lameness Meeting

Learn about the infectious and non-infectious causes of lameness in sheep, goats, alpacas and pigs.

FREE for Club members, £15 for non members.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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MARCH

 

Thursday 16th March 2023

Reducing Lameness in Dairy Cattle Workshop

Learn about the infectious and non-infectious causes of lameness in dairy cows. 

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 12pm.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Wednesday 15th March 2023

Mastering Medicines Course

It is standard that at least one team member responsible for administering medicines has undertaken training and holds a certificate of competence. By attending this mastering medicines course will ensure you are RED TRACTOR compliant.

Venue: at the practice. Starting at 2pm. £70 + VAT per attendee.

Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Tuesday 7th March 2023

LAMBING COURSE

Recognise the signs of lambing, find out when to intervene, dealing with abnormal presentations, caring for the new-born lamb and ewe. £60 + VAT per person.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 2pm- 5pm (tea & coffee provided). Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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FEBRUARY

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Thursday 16th February 2023

BOVINE TB WORKSHOP

Learn about the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of introducing disease on individual farms, and to prevent the spread of TB if identified on a farm.

Starting at 7pm.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Wednesday 15th March 2023

Mastering Medicines Course

It is standard that at least one team member responsible for administering medicines has undertaken training and holds a certificate of competence. By attending this mastering medicines course will ensure you are RED TRACTOR compliant.

Venue: at the practice. Starting at 2pm. £70 + VAT per attendee.

Starting at 2pm.  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 2nd February 2023

UNDERSTANDING JOHNE'S DISEASE

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of Johne's disease.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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JANUARY

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Monday 30th January 2023

CONTROLLING JOHNE'S DISEASE IN YOUR HERD- AN ONLINE ZOOM MEETING

Pete Orpin will use a range of case studies to help you design appropiate, practical and affordable control strategies and biosecurity measures. Dr James Hawkins will describe how Johne's Disease Tracker in Interherd + provides ket data for farmer/vet discussions. Dr Rosie Morrison will explore other barries to Johne's Disease control.

Belmont Vets & Farm First Vets will provide an online zoom meeting.

Starting at 7.30pm. Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 26th January 2023

YOUNGSTOCK HEALTH PART 2

Learn about youngstock production from weaning to finishing or calving identifying key areas to improve health and productivity.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 12th January 2023

LAMBING LOSSES PART 2- POST-LAMBING LOSSES FROM BIRTH TO WEANING

Learn about the main causes of lamb loss from birth to weaning, and the management strategies that may be employed to minimise these losses.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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PREVIOUS EVENTS - 2022

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DECEMBER

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Thursday 15th December 2022

YOUNGSTOCK HEALTH PART 1-BIRTH TO WEANING

The workshop attendees wil work through all the stages of youngstock production from calving/birth to weaning identifying key areas to improve health and productivity. There will be a specific focus on preventing diarrhea and pneumonia.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 8th December 2022

LAMBING LOSSES PART 1- ABORTION & NUTRITION

Learn about the causes of lamb losses in advance of lambing. This includes the clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of the abortion and the effects of improper nutrition.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

LOCATION- TBC

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Monday 5th December 2022

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK CHRISTMAS MARKET- PRACTICE STAND

We will be supporting the show and sale at the Christmas Market. Please pop along to see what we have on offer.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

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NOVEMBER

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Thursday 24th November 2022

CATTLE PARASITE CONTROL PART 2 WORKSHOP

Learn about the lifecycle and clinical signs associated with liver fluke, rumen fluke, coccidiosis, cryptosporidiosis and ectoparasites such as lice and mites.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 17th November

NADIS SHEEP PARASITE CONTROL MEETING (Scab, Lice and Liver Fluke Workshop)

Lean about the current situation with Sheep Scab including the welfare and economic impact. The lifecycles and clinical signs associated with Sheep Scab, lice and Liver Fluke. The main focus will be on effective biosecurity, appropriate treatment options and the importance of veterinary consultation.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

LOCATION: Hafodrynynys Inn, hofodyrynys, Crumlin NP11 5BE

Starting at 7pm (food provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 10th November 

NADIS BVD WORKSHOP

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of BVD.

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect. Lantra awards certificate of attendance provided.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (hot meal provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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OCTOBER

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Tuesday 4th October

TREATMENT OF TRANSITION COW PROBLEMS

Treatment and management of milk fever and ketosis (to include new products)

GWEHELOG VILLAGE HALL, OLD RAGLAN ROAD NP15 1RB (PARK AT THE HALL INN)

Starting at 12pm (food provided).  Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Thursday 6th October 

NADIS BOVINE TB WORKSHOP

Learn about the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of introducing disease on individual farms, and to prevent the spread of TB if identified on a farm.

Clients must be registered with farming connect. By attending the workshop, you will receive a LANTRA awards certificate of attendance.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (food provided). Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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Friday 21st October 

SMALL GRANTS- EFFICIENCY DEMONSTRATION DAY

Williams Associates are holding and an open day at Llanover Farms. Its and informative day of practical demonstrations of the lastest technology for handling and data recording equipment. They will also be joined by Shearwell Data Systems, Livestock Management Systems, TE Pari and ourselves.

Pwll-yr-Hwyaid Farm, Llanover, Abergavenny NP7 9ES 10am - 2pm

PLEASE CALL WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES TO BOOK YOU PLACE

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Thursday 13th October 

SHEEP-FOCUSED ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE WORKSHOP

Come along to learn about the use of antibiotics on farm and the development of antibiotic resistance. We will also discuss specific examples of how to reduce antibiotic use on farm responsibly.

MONMOUTHSHIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET, RAGLAN NP15 2BH

Starting at 7pm (food provided). Please call the office to book you place. Tel 01873 840167

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SEPTEMBER

Tuesday 6th September 

MASTERING MEDICINES COURSE £70 + vat

Its standard that at least one team member responsible for administering medicines has undertaken training and holds a certificate of competence. If you attend this course you will be Red Tractor Compliant

Being held at the practice (Penpergwm) 2pm start- Please call the surgery to book your place

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Friday 23rd September

ON FARM PNEUMONIA MEETING

To discuss all things relating to pneumonia (housing, vaccinating etc). Sponsored by Boehringer

By kind permission of the Morgan family. Mount Pleasant Farm, Llanddewi Rhydderch NP7 9UT

Followed by a pub lunch

12pm PROMT Start- Please call the surgery to book your place

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AUGUST

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Tuesday 9th August & Wednesday 17th August 2022

RAM VASECTOMY DAYS at the Surgery

We're offering 10% discount on the normal price, plus discounts on multiple rams if you have them vasectomised

on the above dates at the surgery.

Please give us a call to book your rams in.

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Thursday 18th August 2022

SMALLHOLDERS CLUB MEETING- All things worms & worm egg counting

FREE for Smallholder Club Members. £15 + VAT for Non-members

Llanarth Village Hall, NP15 2AU

7.00pm Food Provided

Come along to our first Smallholders Club meeting to learn about gut worm infections in sheep, goats and alpacas. Including practical worm egg count demo!

Please call the office to prebook your place

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Monday 15th August 2022

FLOCK FERTILITY MANAGEMENT MEETING- Clients must be registered with Farming Connect

Monmouthshire Livestock Market Cafe NP15 2BH

7.00pm Food Provided

Learn about the aspects of management affecting fertility within the flock, with focuses on both ewe and ram management, infectious diseases, parasite

control and nutrition. You will receive a LANTRA awards certificate of attendance.

Please call the office to prebook your FREE place.

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Thursday 25th August 2022

RAM FERTILITY DAY- AT THE SURGERY

We're offering a basic Ram Fertility Check on your stock rams before the go out with your ewes.

Please call the surgery to book them in (discounts given for multiple rams).

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Tuesday 30th August 2022

TUPPING EVENT- RAGLAN MARKET

CARR'S BILLINGTON warmly invite farmers to join them for their pre tupping event at Monmouthshire Market.

Topics covered: Nutrition, vaccination & quarantine dosing of purchased breeding stock, boluses and supplementary feeding options.

7.00pm Food Provided.

PLEASE RSVP with Carr's Billington Tel: 01874 623470

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JULY

Thursday 28th July

Maximising Suckler Cow Productivity

Llanarth Village Hall, NP15 2AU

7:00pm

Food provided

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Learn about maximising suckler cow productivity through herd management focusing on nutrition, fertility and infectious disease. The importance of health planning, biosecurity and responsible medicine use will be highlighted..

 

Clients must be registered with Farming Connect.

By attending the workshop, you will receive a LANTRA awards certificate of attendance.

PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR FREE SPACE: 01873 84016

 

JUNE

Thursday 9th - Improving Post-weaning Lambing Performance Workshop

Covering aspects of management affecting weaned lamb productivity and profitability

with focuses on weaning management, infectious diseases, parasite control and nutrition.

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Wednesday 22nd June - Cattle Parasite Control Workshop

Learn about the lifecycle and clinical signs associated with liver fluke and the main species of roundworm and ectoparasites. With a focus on how to control these parasites and responsible use of anthelmintics.

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Thursday 23rd June - Flock Fertility Workshop

Learn about the aspects of management affecting fertility within the flock, with focuses on both ewe and ram management, infectious diseases, parasite control and nutrition.

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MARCH

 

Wednesday 2nd & Friday 4th - Lambing Course

Theory session followed by practical, hands-on experience with simulator.

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Tuesday 22nd - Managing Transition Cows

Have you considered the steps you might be able to take to maximise the cow’s potential in

the transition period?

XL Vets held a discussion about transition cow management with Dr John Cook who has a heavy interest in developing Reproduction and Dairy Herd Management, along with Jonny Duncan from Sandstone Farm Vets who holds a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction (DBR) with interest in all aspects of dairy herd management at both ends of the production spectrum. 

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Wednesday 30th - Sustainable Worm Control in Dairy Cattle

Farm First Vets and Ceva Animal Health hosted an informal meeting to discuss worm control in cattle.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT VACCINATING CATTLE TO PREVENT TB?

The Welsh Government want to know your views on using a cattle vaccine for bovine tuberculosis (TB).

By participating you will also help raise money for the Farming Community Network’s new bTB hotline.

Pembrokeshire

Wednesday 23rd March, 12 - 2pm

Denbighshire

Thursday 31st March, 12-2pm

To find out more:

Holly Shearman (TBAS) - holly.shearman@kingshay.co.uk / 07889 806597

Gareth Enticott (Cardiff University) – enticottg@cardiff.ac.uk

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FEBRUARY

Thursday 17th - Cattle Coughing at Grass

Webinar presented by XL Vets to discuss lungworm in cattle

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Thursday 17th - Lambing Losses Workshop Part 2 - Post Lambing

Learn about the causes of lamb losses post-lambing, from birth to weaning.

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Wednesday 23rd - Smallholder Meeting:

The Importance of Vaccinations (sheep/goats/camelids)

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Friday 25th - Mastering Medicines

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Monday 28th - Rearing Healthy Calves and Maximising Profit

Learn about the stages of calf rearing from birth to weaning with a view to improve calf health and productivity. 

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JANUARY

Thursday 13th - Lambing Losses Workshop Part 2 - Post Lambing

Learn about the causes of lamb losses post-lambing, from birth to weaning.

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Thursday 27th - Understanding Johne's Disease

Learn about the clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and monitoring of Johne’s disease. 

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PREVIOUS EVENTS - 2021
 

DECEMBER

Tuesday 7th - Iceberg Diseases

How to identify, control and eradicate Iceberg Diseases in sheep.

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Thursday 9th - Lambing Losses Workshop - Abortion and Nutrition

Learn about the causes of lamb losses in advance of lambing. 

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NOVEMBER

Thursday 18th November - Health planning for sheep flocks.

SEPTEMBER
Saturday 11th - Usk Show come and visit us at our stand.

AUGUST
Thursday 5th - Young stock health NADIS talk @ Usk Memorial Hall, 7.30pm - ring to book your place.Thursday 26th - Lameness course - Keeping your herd on the Move! 11.30am @ Rhadyr Farm, Usk Collage. Sponsored by Ceva - lunch supplied and bring clean wellies for farm walk.
Book on via the office call 01873 840167.

JULY
Wednesday 7th - FREE SELEKT Pump clinic @ the surgery
Thursday 8th - Sheep Lameness NADIS talk @ Usk Memorial Hall, 7.30pm - ring to book your place.
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd - Lameness week, discounted rate includes free visit - ring for more details.

Tuesday 13th - Mastering Medicines course @ Llanarth Village Hall, 2 - 5pm  

JUNE
Monday 21st  - Ram Vasectomy Day @ the surgery

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