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Guidance on the use of teat sealant therapy in modern Dairy farms. 

The finer details

A brief overview of SCC management in modern Dairy herds with a guidance on how this information can be used to implement SDCT in conjunction with Veterinary advice

The course will assist participants in implementing the use of teat sealant therapy to replace traditional antimicrobial DCT (Dry Cow Therapy) in milking cows

This will contribute to the Welsh government’s initiative to reduce antibiotic usage in farm animals thereby decreasing AMR (antimicrobial resistance).

You can find more information at our website Training and Education - Veterinary Technical Consulting

Who should attend?

Dairy farm owners/managers/stockmen
Veterinary Surgeons

What will be covered?

1. An overview of Somatic Cell Counts and their importance in Dairy herd management
 

2. A brief outline of strategies available to manage SCC on farm

3. An understanding of the consequences of unnecessary use of antibiotics on farm, the global increase in AMR (Antibiotic resistance) worldwide and the potential impact on human health and future generations

4. An explanation of Selective Dry Cow Therapy and guidance on selection criteria for potential candidates in the herd

5. Application of knowledge to practical scenarios through interactive case studies
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