Sheep: Health & Husbandry
Sat 30 May
|Smallholding Courses Wales
Gain confidence in looking after your sheep - whether you have a breeding flock, or a few pets. Taught by veterinary surgeons, with a strong focus on keeping your flock healthy and preventing problems.
Dates
30 May 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Smallholding Courses Wales, Argae Cottage, Haimwood, Haimwood SY22 6SQ, UK
On this Course:
Before you start: Choosing the right breed for you. How and where to buy sheep. Legislation, paperwork and ear tag requirements.
Handling: Essential facilities and handling equipment for small flocks. Hands-on sheep handling - you will learn the essentials such as moving sheep, catching, turning, checking and trimming feet. We'll show you how to carry out a general health check, including body condition scoring your flock. You will also learn correct injection techniques and sites.
Grazing and Feeding: A look at grassland and our rotational grazing system. Nutritional requirements and feeding the pregnant ewe.
Routine Healthcare: Drawing up a flock health plan to keep your flock in tip-top condition.
Tickets
Sheep Health: 30th May
From £160.00 to £430.00
£160.00
£288.00
£430.00
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