Other CPD Events

The MHFA training course is open to all members of the veterinary professions, including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students, receptionists and practice managers, as well as those in wider animal health and welfare roles. We would particularly welcome those working in rural areas and in ambulatory practice.

This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.

Lung ultrasonography is a game-changer in respiratory health management, become one of the first certified in qTUS in the UK as well as gain knowledge and experience from the worlds best calf thoracic ultrasound specialists
Bovine Thoracic Ultrasound (TUS) is a useful technique, increasing in popularity due to recent recognition that a large proportion of calves may develop subclinical pneumonia only identifiable antemortem with TUS. Practically, the technique can be used to measure the prevalence and epidemiology of respiratory disease, as well as to inform treatment and measure treatment responses. At the herd level, it may be useful when considering the selection of replacement heifers or for screening the health of calves arriving onto new units. Regardless of the TUS method used, interobserver repeatability is only fair-to-poor. This can be improved through practical training and a new course offering a standardised training schedule has been produced by the qTUS farm team at the University of Ghent.

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. 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. 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.