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10th May 2023

Tafarn Jem, Cwmann, Lampeter, SA48 8HF

This is an advanced sheep course, to improve veterinary knowledge in trace element and mineral nutrition for sheep & beef farms and the principles of undertaking whole farm mineral audits – Fiona Lovatt & Peter Bone

Costing – £300

Subjects include:

  • Why are trace elements & minerals important & in what context?
  • Macro minerals (Ca, P, Mg, Na, S, K, Fe) & their relevance to forage-based beef and sheep systems
  • Supply of minerals through the year & the different sources available to stock
  • Trace Elements – cobalt, selenium, iodine, zinc, copper (including thiomolybdate issues and toxicity)
  • Introduction to Mineral Auditing
  • Farm visit

Email enquiries@wvsc.wales to book your place now

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