Health and Welfare WorkshopsADAS invites you to the first Defra-funded
meetings for hobby farmers with pigs.
The workshops will provide small holders with easily accessible, relevant practical and technical training delivered by experienced pig specialists with a recognised track record in small holder sector training; to increase the health, welfare and productivity of the small pig herd.
Topics covered:
• Pig Welfare legislation – 5 Freedoms (Animal welfare Act 2006)
• Biosecurity, disease control and effective quarantine
• Pig health, vaccinations and worming, fallen stock
• Movements, ID and legislation
• Feeding and legislation
• On farm record requirements
The workshops will be held during the day (10.30 am – 1.30pm) unless otherwise stated, in January and February 2012 and are free to all small scale pig keepers.
If you are interested in attending please contact Georgie Fomes for further details on 01354 697200 or email georgie.fomes@adas.co.uk
A series of workshops sponsored by Defra and organised by ADAS
24/1/2012 Plumpton (7pm-9.30pm)
2/2/2012 - Exeter
9/2/2012 - South Lincolnshire
16/2/2012 - North Yorkshire
25/1/2012 - Billinghurst
8/2/2012 - Gloucester
10/2/2012 - Staffordshire
17/2/2012 - Hexham