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Artificial Insemination Course

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Artificial Insemination Course for Farmers

This DEFRA approved course is aimed at anyone who has no previous experience in the artificial insemination of cows.

The 4-day courses are run by our experienced vets, Rob Mangham and Pippa White and are full of theory and practical sessions to make sure you leave feeling confident and safe in all aspects of AI.

The skill is practiced on live cows on the farm, which provides a relaxed training atmosphere. You will be assessed by ultrasound examination.

The training covers:
  • When cows should be AI’d, the signs to look out for and anatomy and physiology of the cow’s reproductive tract
  • Understanding the oestrous cycle and heat detection
  • Legislation, welfare, and biosecurity.
  • Handling and storing of semen
  • How to cleanly and safely carry out AI practically
Course Fees:

The cost of the course is £500 + VAT, with a £50+VAT deposit to secure your space.

Book a place

To book a place or find out more please contact us via email or phone:
nicole.jales@mountvets.com | 01823 662 286
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Herd and Flock Health Planning

Proactive health and production management is our aim. We are heavily involved in all aspects of herd and flock management, comprising regular fertility visits, preventative medicine planning, detailed computer analysis, Red Tractor and many other farm assurance schemes. Our range of services exist to suit individual needs.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Cow, Bull and Ram Fertility

We run extensive investigations into dairy cow, suckler, bull, ram and ewe fertility. Services range from semen assessment, to cow/ewe reproductive health and in-depth data analysis. The combination of statistics, lab samples, client discussion and preventative medicine allows us to make huge inroads into our clients’ fertility challenges.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Mastitis Management and Dynamic Parlour Testing

Our vets use a combination of team discussion, milk sampling, statistical analysis and dynamic parlour testing to address mastitis challenges. We work closely with our farmers on this and many other topics. Best results are achieved as a team. Ask us about our dynamic parlour testing, its amazing what you might learn about your own parlour!

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Lameness

Lameness in cattle and small ruminants is a huge welfare and production concern. Mount Vets work collaboratively with farmers and foot-trimmers to tackle this challenge. Regular courses and continued support is available to farmers looking to take on their own foot trimming, or just sharpen their skills.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Youngstock Health and Rearing

A good start to life is the key to success. The practice offers guidance on all aspects of youngstock rearing, from disease control to nutrition. We are also proud to support a thriving youngstock focus group for our farmers.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Mount Vets Training

The practice prides itself on a long history of providing training courses, with members of the team receiving awards and external recognition for their teaching. The breadth of courses is vast and growing.

Check out our Courses and Events below:

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Beef & Sheep Group

The Beef Health Group is a collection of progressive farmers who meet regularly and champion vet involvement and knowledge sharing between farmers in their enterprises.

If you’re interested in the Beef Health Group please contact us or call 01823 662286

Embryo Transfer

Mount Vets offers a domestic embryo flushing (MOET technique), implanting and storage service. We are excited to aid our clients in the genetic progression of their herd.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Cattle and Sheep Parasitology

We work closely with our clients to ensure effective parasite control with the minimum use of chemical wormers.

A full parasite identification service is available through the practice.

In addition, we now offer training to clients to teach them to perform their own worm egg counts from home.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Export Services

Mount Vets Limited is a leading UK provider of export certification and advice to companies involved in the export of POAO (Products of Animal Origin) abroad, including dairy and meat based foods.

If you would like to find out more about the services that we offer, then please click the link:  https://www.mountvets.com/export-services/ 

Smallholdings and Pet Farm Animals

‘All creatures great and small’. At Mount Vets we welcome all sizes of flocks and herds, from the single pet cow, pair of potbellied pigs, to the well-loved gang of retired sheep. If you love your animals and want to learn more about them, then we’re the vets for you.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Dairy Goats and Camelids

Goats, Alpacas and Llamas make up a significant part of the landscape in the South West. At Mount Vets, we ensure that they receive the right level of experienced veterinary care.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286

Milk Sample Culture and other Laboratory Testing

The practice has been proudly culturing its own mastitis milk samples for over a decade. Our own laboratory services allow us to produce results quickly with a high level of quality control.

If you’re interested in this service please contact us or call 01823 662286