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This credit-bearing short course in Ruminants, Camelids and Pigs (Anaesthesia and Analgesia) is run by the Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia MSc programme at the University of Edinburgh. The course will support students to develop knowledge of anaesthesia in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas and alpacas, including aspects of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and ethology, and is relevant to those anaesthetising these species in commercial, laboratory, and zoological contexts.

The course includes 5 weeks of teaching (starting 7th April 2025) and is taught entirely online, allowing students to fit their study around their professional and personal commitments. While the course can be taken as part of one of our postgraduate qualifications (PgCert/PgDip/MSc), it can also be taken as a stand-alone course as professional development, and carries 10 SQCF credits.

Delivered by Owen Atkinson, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Dairy Veterinary Consultancy. Confidently investigate dairy cow nutrition problems - pretty much a must for vets involved with dairy herds. When combined with Transition Cow Management and CowSignals® courses, delegates receive a very sound basis for more in-depth dairy nutrition work.

Delivered by Owen Atkinson, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Dairy Veterinary Consultancy. This very popular course complements Rumen Health. Equally it can be enjoyed by itself to provide greater skills when investigating a myriad of transition problems. We all appreciate how important good transition management is to the success of herd health.

Delivered by Owen Atkinson, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Dairy Veterinary Consultancy. Space, cubicles, ventilation, floors and more. A key CowSignals® principle is to understand better what cows are telling us so we can make the right improvements for them to live happily and for longer.

Delivered by Owen Atkinson, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Dairy Veterinary Consultancy. Undertake calf and youngstock rearing health work with greater impact and value after this deep-dive on youngstock housing, nutrition management and weaning strategies.

Delivered by Owen Atkinson, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Dairy Veterinary Consultancy. Cattle behaviour and cow flow affect everything! This course will help you to improve animal welfare, farm safety, milking efficiency and job satisfaction. Feedback from past delegates has been outstanding. Includes learning how to train others in stress-free herding and handling.