Our DEFRA-approved, hands-on three-day course covers all aspects of artificial insemination and is ideal to equip your team to deliver AI on-farm. They will gain the skills and knowledge needed for effective and confident DIY AI.

Date: 1st to 3rd of June 2026

• Day 1: Larkmead Vets, OX10 9PA 10.00-14.00
• Day 2 & 3: On-farm, OX13 10.00-14.00

This course is suitable for all cattle/dairy farmers and stockpersons interested in DIY AI on-farm.

£550 + VAT per person. Lunch provided (please let us know if you have any dietary allergies).

Spaces are strictly limited to allow for one-to-one support with our DEFRA Approved trainer Bella Cima.

Book your space: farm@larkmead.co.uk

Please let the office know if you are looking to attend and they will contact you once a date has been agreed.

Next session: TBC – please register interest with the office farm@larkmead.co.uk 

Farm Assurance Guidelines recommend that at least one member of each farm team has undertaken training (within the last 5 years) and holds a certificate in administering medicines.

This workshop will:

• Improve knowledge of different medicines available on farm and improve decision making
• Safely administer medicines to animals under your care
• Record medicine use in accordance with legislation
• Store and maintain medicines on farm in accordance with legislation and farm assurance requirements.
• Describe the difference between vaccines and treatments and the different legislative classes including antibiotics
• Describe the basic classes of anthelmintics and the need for veterinary or SQP guidance on their use
• Understand the actions of an NSAID and when they should be used
• Understand the responsibility of those administering medicines to farm animals

Workshop cost:

• £75 per person (50% discount for Health Club members)

Lunch and Certificate of Attendance provided

If you are interested in attending one of these workshops, please phone the office on 01491 651479 or email farm@larkmead.co.uk to be added to our interest list.