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Red Rose Dairy Discussion Group

Red Rose Dairy Discussion Group is a new focus group for Lancashire farmers linking them with local industry leaders and national specialists.

It provides a forum for demonstrations, presentations and sharing knowledge with a focus on improving animal health and farm profitability.

For more information or to book your place please ring Tracey on 07872 375863 or Michael on 07525 071654.

To download your full Red Rose Discussion Group Agenda for 2011/2012 please click the download button at the side of the page.

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Summary of 2011/2012 Agenda

Launch Event Date: Wednesday 5th October 2011 at 7pm

Topic: Buying in cattle - a risk worth taking?

Venue: Huntleys Farm Shop, A59, Samlesbury, PR5 0UN

Speakers: Philip Halhead (Norbreck Genetics) & Graham Kirby (Semex)

Date: Wednesday 9th November 2011 at 11am (FREE LUNCH)

Topic: Practical Solutions to everyday problems: Mastitis

Venue: P+J Isles, Sunnybank Farm, Greenhalgh, Kirkham, PR4 3HN

Speakers: James Breen (Glastonbury Vet, Mastitis Specialist)

Date: Wednesday 7th December 2011 at 11am (FREE LUNCH)

Topic: Feeding for Health & Profit

Venue: J Eastham, Walmsley Fold Farm, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, PR5 0XA

Speakers: Richard Vecqueray (EBVC, Independent Consultant Vet) & Duncan Rose (Carrs Billington)

Date: Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 7.30pm (FREE SUPPER)

Topic: Planned Fertility Management

Venue: Preston Grass Hoppers, Lightfoot Green Lane, Fulwood, PR4 0AP

Speakers: John Cook (Reproductive Specialist, Genus Vet) & Bill Hardman (Dugdale Nutrition)

Date: Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Time: Coach leaves Oakhill Vets, Goosnargh at 8.30am

Topic: Trip to Yorkshire: managing herd expansion

PLACES LIMITED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Date: Wednesday 28th March 2012 at 11am (FREE LUNCH)

Topic: How do you score on lameness

Venue: G&ME Woodhouse & Sons, Boldens Farm, Ellel, Lancaster, LA2 0PZ

Speakers: Roger Blowey (Renowned Cattle Vet)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS PLEASE DOWNLOAD OUR FULL AGENDA.