Suckler Cow and Bull Management – Free Workshops

Farmers in the north of Scotland are invited to attend one of the free Suckler Cow and Bull Management workshops being held over the next few weeks.

The four workshops, which have been funded by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and facilitated by SAC Consulting, a division of Scotland’s Rural College, will take place on the Isle of Lewis, Dalmally, the Isle of Bute and Uist.

These farmer-focused events will cover topics such as suckler cow nutrition, bull management, cattle health issues and genetics. There will also be an opportunity for general discussions on issues that are of direct concern to farmers who may attend.

Robert Gilchrist, QMS Knowledge Transfer Specialist and one of the workshop facilitators, said: “These events will offer a valuable opportunity for beef farmers to increase their knowledge with regard to managing cattle on a tight budget.”

Gavin Hill, SRUC Beef Specialist, who will be speaking at the events said: “These interactive workshops will address the cattle issues that are specific to the area where they are being held.

“We will also be joined by local vets who will talk about some of the cattle health issues local farmers currently face and provide an update on Johne's disease and BVD.”

Attendance at these workshops is free and lunch is provided. Please note that clean boots are essential for biosecurity.

Workshop details

Wednesday 24 August

North Lochs Showground, Laxay, Stornoway, HS2 9PJ

10.30am – 3.00pm

To book a place, please contact: SAC Consulting Stornoway on 01851 703103 or email fbsstornoway@sac.co.uk

Thursday 25 August

15 Liniclate, Benbecula, HS7 5PJ, by kind permission of Neil MacPherson

10.30am – 3.00pm

To book a place, please contact: SAC Consulting Balivanich on 01870 602336 or email fbsbalivanich@sac.co.uk

Wednesday 31 August

Scalpsie Farm, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0QA, by kind permission of the Dickson family

10.30am – 3.00pm

To book a place, please contact: SAC Consulting Ayr on 01292 525252 or email fbsayr@sac.co.uk

Thursday 15 September

Keppochan Farm, Claddich, By Dalmally, PA33 1BQ, by kind permission of the Strickland family.

10.30am – 3.00pm

To book a place, please contact: SAC Consulting Oban on 01631 563093 or email fbsoban@sac.co.uk