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Course Content

Legal Requirements
Defra and its Agents, Official paperwork, Restriction zones and movement restrictions, Transport licences, Tagging & marking, Fallen stock, Environment & Waste.

Daily and Regular Routines
Feed types and when to use them, watering, healthy supplements.

Housing and Environment

Sheds and protection from weather, bedding, water, feeding equipment, fencing and gates.
Knowing your breed
Breed Standards and what to watch out for.

Medical
Assessing the health of your animals; Solutions to problems; The Medical box; Regular events, regimes, tests, and accreditation.

Pedigrees and Societies
Herd books and registration.

Setup and on-going costs
Buildings and infrastructure; Feeds; Medical supplies; General day to day and special equipment.
 
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