First Aid for Feet (FA)

Designed to cover basic skills and knowledge. This training course covers the causes of lameness in cattle and how to reduce its impact.

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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.

The minimum age to undertake this course is 16.

This course is delivered by a CHCSB accredited instructor in conjunction with a BCVA Accredited Foot Health Trainer. The aim of the course is to help to identify the symptoms of the different diseases and conditions which lead to lameness. The course will conclude with a formal assessment of competency, knowledge and understanding. Those that achieve the required level of competency will be issued with a Lantra Accredited Certificate of Competency

The finer details

With a combination of theory and practical this course will cover:

•Basic anatomy of the foot/landmarks

•Tools for the job (including knife sharpening)

•Mobility scoring overview

•Recognition of main lesions causing lameness

•Handling, lifting and examination of a foot

•Introduction to the 5-step trimming method

•Treatment protocols: Block choice and NSAID administration

•Practical lesion treatment/blocking

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Classroom

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Who should attend?

Designed to provide farmers and their staff with the basic essential skills needed. Aimed at beginners, anybody involved with cattle can benefit from this training.

What will be covered?

All courses are delivered by a CHCSB Accredited in conjunction with a Instructor BCVA Accredited Foot Health Trainer. This training partnership means that delegates will benefit from a wide range of theoretical and practical expertise. The requirement for trainers to remain up to date and accredited to deliver the courses means high standards of training will be maintained.

The content of the courses is constantly reviewed to ensure that the latest research findings are incorporated and the course is aligned with industry best practice approaches

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