Practical Sheep Handling and Management

Practical Sheep Handling and Management

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £65

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
10.00am - 4.00pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 07 May 2016 ENROL & PAY

Practical demonstrations and useful advice about gathering and moving sheep. Get some ideas on,

• Handling pens
• Signs of health
• Catching
• Restraining
• Turning sheep

This course will be mainly outdoors so dress according to the weather conditions and bring your wellingtons and a flask of drink.

Additional Information

It is advised that pregnant women should avoid close contact with sheep during lambing periods.

Pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep during lambing may risk their own health and that of their unborn child, from infections that can occur in some ewes.

Although the number of reports of these infections and human miscarriages resulting from contact with sheep are extremely small, it is important that pregnant women are aware of the potential risks associated with close contact with sheep during lambing.

Please see attached links for further information, please pass on any relevant information to your students.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/hse-defra.htm

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advice-to-pregnant-women-during-lambing-season

Progression

Smallholders Course

The Lambing Ewe Course

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.