WHAT'S ON
The farm team are at various events and run training courses, educational meetings and social events for farmers throughout the year.
FARM EVENTS
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Sat27Aug2022Chipping Showground, Longridge Rd, Preston PR3 2QF
Chipping Show 2022
The Chipping & District Agricultural & Horticultural Show is packed with amazing events for all the family.
Held in an idyllic unspoilt setting, the show represents a window on today’s country life. Main ring events include a Dog Show and Sheep Racing – The Woolly Back Hurdle - as well as all the usual animal classes that make up a traditional village show.
Come and find us for a complimentary drink, speak to our farm vets and enjoy our lunchtime BBQ (please bring your invite)...plus games, giveaways and more!
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Thu08Sep202210am-4pmOn farm venue TBC
COURSE - ADVANCED CALF REARING
One-day course covering the latest up to date thinking and research on pre-weaning calf management.
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Sat10Sep2022Root Farm, Dunsop Bridge BB7 3AU
Hodder Valley Show 2022
Our farm vets and vet techs will be at the show, so do please stop for a chat if you see them!
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Wed14Sep202212pm-2pmGuys Thatched Hamlet
COURSE - MEDICINES
Red Tractor approved two-hour course providing all the relevant information and best practice advice with respect to responsible medicine use on farm.
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Wed21Sep2022Fri23Sep202210am-4pmGuys Thatched Hamlet & on farm
COURSE - ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
DEFRA approved hands-on three-day course, plus a follow up refresher day (3rd Nov 2022) covering all aspects of artificial insemination of cattle.
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Thu20Oct2022Fri21Oct202210am-4pmBrockholes Auction Mart
COURSE - CATTLE HOOF CARE & FOOT TRIMMING
Two-day course covering anatomy of the foot, lameness and lesion identification, hands on practical foot trimming technique and treatment of specific foot lesions.
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Tue25Oct2022Wed26Oct20222pm-4:30pmOn farm venue TBC
COURSE - YOUNG FARMER COURSE
This two-day course is tailored for young farmers, covering a range of modules designed to help you improve the health and production of your herd or flock.
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Wed16Nov202212pm-2pmOakhill Farm Vets, Langley Lane, Goosnargh, PR3 2JQ
COURSE - MEDICINES
Red Tractor approved two-hour course providing all the relevant information and best practice advice with respect to responsible medicine use on farm.
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Wed14Dec2022Fri16Dec202210am-4pmGuys Thatched Hamlet & on farm
COURSE - ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
DEFRA approved hands-on three-day course, plus a follow up refresher day (3rd Nov 2022) covering all aspects of artificial insemination of cattle.
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Thu26Jan202312pm-3pmOakhill Farm Vets, Langley Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2JQ
COURSE - LAMBING
A combination of practical and theory sessions covering management of the late gestation ewe, practical lambing techniques and neonatal lamb care.