Farm Medicine Course
As of Summer 2018, there are several changes being made to the Red Tractor assurance scheme requirements. One change is a recommendation that:
‘at least one member of staff responsible for giving medicines to livestock has undergone training in the handling and administration of medicines’.
This Mastering Medicines workshop aims to increase trainees’ knowledge on the various classes of medicines and how to use them safely and effectively on farm.
The course also aims to increase trainees’ understanding of the legislative requirements for on farm medicine use.
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
- Understand how an active health plan ensures effective product use.
- Safe and effective administration of medicines.
- Comply with medicines legislation and farm assurance requirements.
Course fees:
£50+VAT
Book a place
To book a place or find out more please contact us via email or phone:
farm@mountvets.com | 01823 662 286
