Institute of Veterinary Science, The University of Liverpool,
Leahurst Campus, Neston, CH64 7TE
Advanced Dairy Farm Management Course
The University of Liverpool will be delivering International Dairy Summer School in July 2017. The aim of the course is to help dairy development in countries which lack the skills and knowledge in advanced management practices. The summer school will deliver intensive training in advanced dairy management skills combined with farm visits and a visit to a dairy industry show in the United Kingdom. The Institute of Veterinary Science runs a specialist dairy research centre “Tesco Dairy Centre of Excellence” that works with dairy farmers across the country. It is ideally situated in the premier dairy county of Cheshire and offers best practices and innovative research solutions to the dairy Industry. The programme of the advanced dairy farm management course is as below:
COURSE PROGRAMME 2017
Advanced Dairy Farm Management July 2017
| 16/07/17 | Sunday | Arrival in Liverpool |
| 17/07/17 | Monday | Dairy cow nutrition/farm visit - Woodpark Farm, Leahurst Campus |
| 18/07/17 | Tuesday | Dairy animal health |
| 19/07/17 | Wednesday | Animal health, hoof management, mastitis, cow comfort |
| 20/07/17 | Thursday | Dairy animal reproduction & transition cow management |
| 21/07/17 | Friday | Dairy farm management / economics / dairy markets update |
| 22/07/17 | Saturday | Sight seeing |
| 23/07/17 | Sunday | Sight seeing |
| 24/07/17 | Monday | Milk quality (before & after milking e.g. cell count and bactoscan, etc.) and practical tests in the milking parlour |
| 25/07/17 | Tuesday | Youngstock management, calf rearing, de-horning, housing and weaning |
| 26/07/17 | Wednesday | The Nantwich Show |
| 27/07/17 | Thursday | Forage management, silage making, quality, farm walk to forage fields Course dinner |
| 28/07/17 | Friday | Key performance indicators (KPIs). Course close |
Cost of Course
- The registration fee is £1950 excluding accommodation
- Includes the course fee, lunch and refreshments on course days, a course dinner, course materials, and farm visits.
Course features
- The course offers an excellent opportunity to farm owners and professionals working in the dairy industry to learn from UK dairy industry good practices
- Delegates will learn best practices derived from academic research and industry experience
- Delegates will be given the opportunity to learn from good practice at the university farm (avg. 11000 kg milk/cow/year sold)
- The course fee includes attendance at the Nantwich Dairy Show for all participants (event tickets and transport costs are included in the course fee)
- The course will provide a great networking opportunity with International delegates and also with the industry leaders at the show
Note:The course has 16 spaces and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. There is an opportunity for Livestock/dairy companies to sponsor course candidates from developing countries.
For more international details and information regarding content please contact the course coordinator info@ukdairysummerschool.com
To register please download and complete the booking form (Microsoft Word format) and send it to info@ukdairysummerschool.com with your payment or by post to CPD Vets, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston, Wirral , UK CH64 7TE, United Kingdom
Dairy Summer School - Course Testimonials
A representative from six countries representing large dairy companies including Nestlé and Fage Greece has give a very positive feedback on the course.
Mr Adeel Aali, Head of Dairy Development and Milk Collection for Nestlé in Pakistan attended the 2014 course...
“The Summer School initiative is allowing me to learn modern dairy practices and also how to make best use of research knowledge to solve real problems on the farms.”
Mr Ioannis Stamovlassis from Fage Greece (Greek yogurt manufacturing company)...
“Dairy farming turns international the course offers a good learning opportunity and also to meet people from other countries facing similar problems in dairy production.”
Mr Mohamed wazzi-Moukahal from Rassam Livestock Company in Lebanon...
“The variety of the course's modules appears to focus greatly on maintaining a balance between theory and real life studies. This will personally guide me in enabling a steady extent of theory into future situations that I might encounter. This course will be able to provide me with a better aspect of the market in Lebanon and the world and better offer the knowledge needed to work within different markets. The expertise and experience of the professors will certainly be considered one of the most beneficial factors, by demonstrating and delivering the right know-how at the right time in the business.”
Mr Geoffrey Mulwana, CEO of a large dairy processing company from Uganda...
“The summer course helped me to understand the key performance indicators to run the enterprise as a viable unit.”
Mr Mohamad Murad from Lebanon...
“The knowledge gained was very useful, and the experience of sharing with participants from other countries was unique.”
Mr Atul Mehra, Managing Director Tasty Dairy from India...
“The course offered a new knowledge of cow management, farm practices and skills. The course exceeded my expectations and is an important land mark in my life.”
Mr Lal Keerthi Gunwardhana (Chairman of the Lucky Lanka Group of Companies) from Sri Lanka...
“Training facilities and materials were more than expected and I learnt new techniques to improve milk quality and met new contacts.”
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