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Low Stress Livestock Handling
October 5, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm BST
LOW STRESS LIVESTOCK HANDLING
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In-person course with Miriam Parker
At Sailean Farm, Isle of Lismore, UK
5 October 2020, 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM
Course Description
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– Learn to see the world the way a cow does, so you can be safe and stress-free in handling them.
– Educator Miriam Parker was trained by the originators, Bud Williams and Temple Grandin, and was awarded an MBE for services in farming in 2006.
Tangible Outcomes
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The course involves classroom sessions, as well as outdoor exercises with livestock. For this reason, the course can only be offered during warmer weather, with a maximum of 12 participants. This 5 minute video, An introduction to cattle handling systems with Miriam Parker, introduces you to the topic.
Learning Outcomes
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– Being a Cow: natural cattle behaviour.
– Cows & the Unfamiliar: Examine how to work with the animal’s natural behaviour.
– Find the flight zone: identify behaviour when ‘pressure’ is applied.
– Market Facilities: keys to handling system design.
Use this link to find out more:
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https://www.3lm.network/training#Course6
