Sarah Smith
Sarah is our Lead for Technical Training and is responsible for overseeing and delivering our training courses.
We have a wide range of courses available.
Calf Course
Calf rearing is often the second highest cost on the farm. Making small changes can have a significant effect on efficiency. This course covers gold standards throughout the milk feeding period and what targets can be achieved, with hints and tips on how to attain these.
The course is designed for anyone involved with the calves, from the person who feeds them to the manager who wishes to optimize calf protocols.
DIY AI
The George Farm Vets run regular APHA approved training courses in the artificial insemination of cattle. These take place over three days with small group sizes allowing for maximum assistance and supervision.
Drying Off Training
Mastitis is a disease all dairy farmers experience and is a major barrier to cow welfare and profitability. Cows with increased cell counts and clinical mastitis in the first 30 days since calving will have picked up infections during the dry period.
First Aid for Feet
A one-day course, delivered by BCVA Accredited Foot Health Trainer, Sarah Smith, in partnership with a CHCSB Accredited Foot trimmer & Instructor.
Intermediate Foot Trimming
Lameness is the most significant welfare problem on UK dairy farms. It is also the second most costly disease of dairy cows after mastitis. Farm workers need to be able to identify and treat lame cows promptly and effectively. This has been shown to be the single most effective measure on farms to reduce lameness.
Medicines Training
We offer training courses where we will come to your farm and ensure that all staff are trained how to use medicines appropriately and effectively.
Mobility Scorer Training
Attendees will qualify for membership of the Register of Mobility Scorers, subject to paying annual membership of £30 and taking an online exam. Membership is needed to be considered as a suitably qualified person for externally validated mobility scoring on certain milk contracts.
