Training courses
Tailored to meet the needs of local farmers, our training courses, led by our vets, are practical, relevant and up-to-date, ensuring maximum benefits for your business and the wellbeing of your animals.
UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES
Designed with local farmers in mind, our training courses, led by Oakhill’s experienced farm vets, deliver practical, relevant, and up-to-date knowledge. These sessions are crafted to maximise the wellbeing of your animals while enhancing the success of your farming operations.
| 2026 Courses | Month | Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Insemination | September | Weds, 9th – Fri, 11th | 3 days |
| Cattle Hoof Care & Foot Trimming | September | Thurs, 24th – Fri, 25th | 2 days |
| CowSignals® | October | Weds, 14th | 1 day |
| Emergency First Aid | October | Weds, 28th | 1 day |
| Medicines | November | Weds, 18th | 2 hours |
| Artificial Insemination | December | Weds, 16th – Fri, 18th | 3 days |
| 2027 Courses | Month | Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambing | January | Weds, 20th | 3 hours |
| Young Farmer Lambing | February | Weds, 17th | 3 hours |
| Emergency First Aid | February | Weds, 24th | 1 day |
| Medicines | March | Weds, 17th | 2 hours |
| CowSignals® | March | Weds, 24th | 1 day |
| Artificial Insemination | April | Weds, 7th – Fri, 9th | 3 days |
| Medicines | April | Weds, 14th | 2 hours |
| Cattle Hoof Care & Foot Trimming | April | Thurs, 22nd – Fri, 23rd | 2 days |
| Back to AI | May | Thu, 20th | 1 day |
| Medicines | June | Weds, 16th | 2 hours |
| Calf Rearing | July | Weds, 28th | 1 day |
| Emergency First Aid | August | Weds, 25th | 1 day |
| Artificial Insemination | September | Weds, 8th – Fri, 10th | 3 days |
| Cattle Hoof Care & Foot Trimming | September | Thurs, 23rd – Fri, 24th | 2 days |
| CowSignals® – Robotic Focus | October | Weds, 13th | 1 day |
| Medicines | November | Weds, 24th | 2 hours |
| Artificial Insemination | December | Weds, 8th – Fri, 10th | 3 days |
TRAINING COURSE CONTENT
Artificial Insemination
DEFRA-approved, hands-on three-day course (plus refresher day) covering all aspects of cattle artificial insemination. Gain the skills and knowledge needed for effective and confident DIY AI on farm!
Back to AI
Designed for anyone who has previously completed a full DIY AI training course. Whether you are looking to check your existing AI technique or need a refresher to restore your confidence before returning to AI’ing, this is the course for you!
Calf Rearing
One-day course covering the latest insights and research on pre-weaning calf management, equipping you with cutting-edge strategies to ensure healthy and productive calves.
Cattle Hoof Care & Foot Trimming
Two-day course covering anatomy of the foot, lameness and lesion identification, plus hands-on, practical foot trimming technique and the treatment of specific foot lesions.
CowSignals®
Practical one-day course focused on identifying and interpreting vital cow signals, understanding their meanings, and applying this knowledge to enhance cow health, longevity and milk production.
Emergency First Aid
Would you know what to do in the event of a farm accident or emergency? This practical, interactive one-day training programme is designed to equip you with the essential first aid skills needed to respond confidently to emergencies on farm.
Lambing
Intensive three-hour course designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills in managing ewes during late gestation, effective lambing techniques, and neonatal lamb care.
Medicines
Red Tractor-approved two-hour course providing essential information and best practice guidance on responsible use of medicines on farm, ensuring compliance and animal health and welfare.
WHY BOOK WITH US?
To ensure you get the maximum benefit we:
- Keep attendee numbers small.
- Choose farm-based venues when appropriate.
- Ensure a high percentage of course time is spent being practical.
- Tailor the course content to meet the needs of the attendees.
We run courses every month on popular subjects, so get in touch to find out the date of the next one you’re interested in.