Workshop
Happy Feet, Happy Sheep - Managing lameness to improve production

Sick of dealing with lame sheep?

Wanting to optimise production and improve animal welfare on your farm?

Wanting to know what steps you should be taking to keep footrot off your property?

If so, this workshop is for you!

This one-day workshop covers the diagnosis and management of common lameness conditions in sheep. We will provide an update on the SA footrot program and provide a 6-step guide to keeping footrot off your farm. We will also discuss best practice management options for producer's managing footrot on farm.

Event summary:

• Understanding common causes of lameness in sheep.
• How to make a diagnosis. Includes a practical demonstration of what footrot looks like.
• Managing lameness. Includes footrot control and eradication options.
• Presentation from Coopers Animal Health on Coopers Ovilis Footvax.
• How to develop a sound biosecurity plan to prevent the introduction of footrot and improve lameness on your property.
• Case studies, review and practical exercises.

RSVP to brittanyjvoss@gmail.com or colin@proagvet.com