Training
We are passionate about helping our Farmers and Young Farmers be ahead of the game through proactive education and up-skilling. With qualified trainers we are able to offer a range of Farmskills workshops, Milksure training and bespoke farm training where required.
DIY AI COURSE
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: £600 +VAT (a 50% non refundable deposit is required on booking). Please ring the office on 01539 327000 to book your place.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the legislation and the license rules and regulations.
Identify the key parts of the reproductive anatomy of the cow.
Understand the oestrous cycle and heat detection.
Understand the principles of good flask and straw storage and management.
Explain how to cleanly and safely carry out AI.
Show how to thaw and handle semen correctly.
Carry out the practical task of insemination
Next Course Date:
Monday 14th Sept - Weds 16th Sept 2026, 10am - 3pm
MASTERING MEDICINES
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: £49 +VAT Please ring the office on 01539 327000 to book your place.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the following classes of medicine, what they do and when to use them:
Vaccines
Antibiotics
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
Anthelmintics
Safe and effective administration of medicines.
Comply with medicines legislation and farm assurance requirements.
Next Course Date:
Friday 15th May 2026 10am - 12noon
FOOT TRIMMING
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: TBC
Learning outcomes:
Recognise normal bovine locomotion and relate this to the AHDB Dairy mobility score.
Recognise lameness and grade severity.
Understand the basic anatomy of the bovine foot.
Know how to restrain a cow and pick up their feet using a crush.
Understand the five key steps of the Dutch Method and know how to apply these to prevent lameness conditions.
Trim feet effectively.
Recognise the main diseases leading to lameness.
Know when and how to apply blocks and medical treatment and when to seek specialist veterinary advice.
MILKSURE
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Light refreshments will be provided
Learning outcomes:
An industry course designed and overseen by Dairy UK and BCVA. The course is designed to improve the professionalism around medicine use on dairy farms and drives higher standards. This is to safeguard human health and to demonstrate a responsible approach to help reduce antibiotic resistance. These are important to promote the image of dairy farming and to protect consumer confidence in dairy products.
Next Course Date:
TBC
Other courses available:
Farmskills Courses
As an XLVets Member Practice we can provide the below Farmskills courses:
Mastering Medicines
(This is a Red Tractor approved course).DIY AI
Calf Rearing (Birth – Weaning)
Heifer Rearing (Weaning – Calving Heifers)
Environmental Mastitis
Mobility and Locomotion
Practical Calving
Practical Lambing
Calf Rearing (Birth – Weaning)
Held at: Yan Farm Health, Bleaze Farm, Old Hutton, LA8 0LU. Lunch will be provided
Cost: £95 +VAT. Please ring the office on 01539 327000 to book your place.
Learning outcomes:
A comprehensive calf-rearing workshop from birth to weaning, blending expert-led theory with practical insights.
Learning outcomes:
Recognise the Importance of the Calving Environment & Pre‑Calving Dam Care
Apply Best Practice in Newborn Calf Management & how to optimise Colostrum Feeding
Implement Effective Milk‑Feeding Strategies
Understand the Role of Calf Concentrates
Manage the Weaning Process Succesfully
Assess and Improve Calf Housing & Ventilation
Next Course Date: Tuesday 12th May 10am - 3pm
Our approach gives you support for every aspect of managing your livestock – evidence-based, whole-systems thinking for every stage of the life cycle.