Course overview
This LANTRA approved course is aimed at all those working with livestock to help you improve your knowledge and understanding of the different classes of medicines and how to use them safely and effectively on your farm.By attending this course, you will be able to fulfil your Red Tractor Farm Assurance and supermarket contract requirements. It will help you to understand and recognise the differences between vaccines and treatments, how to use them safely and responsibly in animals under your care
Storage and maintainance of medicinesIdentifying vaccines and treatmentsAntibiotic classification and usesWormers (anthelmintics)Usage of NSAID medicinesAdminister using different routes: drenching – bolusing – subcutaneous – intramuscular – intravenous injectionFarm health plansCompliance, legislation, assurance standards and record-keepingThis course can be offered online.