Fundamentals of Dairy Cow Nutrition and Ration Formulation

Duration

2 Days

Venue

The Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel, Worcester, WR3 8SY

Course Aims

This short course is aimed at delegates who wish to develop their knowledge of ruminant nutrition. The course is specifically designed for those who have recently become involved in giving on-farm advice including animal nutrition advisors, veterinary surgeons and teachers.

The objectives of the course are to establish a thorough working knowledge of nutrition and diet formulation. By the end of the course delegates will be able to solve practical problems based on a knowledge of nutritional theory and devise suitable rations for dairy cows.

Course Components

The course content will cover the principles of dairy cow nutrition including; rumen function, energy and protein nutrition, feed intake, practical ration formulation and mineral nutrition.

Course tutors: Dr Tom Chamberlain and Julia Moorhouse

We aim to run this course in Autumn 2020, however, due to the current coronavirus situation we have not yet confirmed the date or venue.

If you are interested in attending this course, please register your interest here

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Terms and Conditions

Cancellations 14 or more days prior to the course will receive 100% refund. 8 to 14 Days will receive 50% refund and 7 or less will not be refunded.

Bookings which have not been paid for in full before course registration will be subject to a 10% surcharge. We reserve the right to refuse admission to delegates for whom payment has not been received at the time of registration, until the invoice has been settled.