Understanding Dairy herd finance for the practicing vet
This course which aims to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of practical feeding management for dairy herds along with knowledge relating to the financial aspects of feeding a dairy herd.
Who Should Attend?
- Vets
- Dairy herd advisors
- Producers who want to understand more about feeding management and dairy herd finances
Basic understanding of concepts of dairy herd nutrition is useful but not essential
Course Contents
- Understanding the metrics within feed costings, and their appropriateness for different systems
- Becoming familiar with key metrics, and understanding how to easily calculate them in the field
Course Tutor
James Husband, Senior Livestock Consultant, Map of Ag
James qualified from vet school in 1993. He has 28 years of technical experience. This includes a certificate in Cattle Health & Production (RSVS 1998), a diploma in Cattle Health & Production (RCVS 2003), a diploma in Bovine Health & Management (ECBHM, 2006) before becoming specialist in Cattle Health & Production (RCVS, 2009).
James works for Map of Ag across both the business development team, working to understand industry needs, as well as the technical team, supporting and advising clients with the delivery of data and consulting projects to help meet their aims. James oversees many of the environmental sustainability projects day to day, in order to support the industry in understanding opportunities to improve on farm efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Ticket Information
Venue
Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AS
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