Sheep Scanning
December 16 @ 9:00 am - December 17 @ 5:00 pm
SHEEP SCANNING
2 – DAY COURSE
Knowing if your ewes are in lamb and if they are carrying single or multiple lambs plays a very important part in flock management. Identifying the ewes carrying multiple lambs allows management groups to be formed and fed accordingly.
The aim of this 2-day LANTRA approved course is to develop your understanding of the principles of scanning and to gain knowledge of a sound ovine scanning technique. With a combination of both theory and extensive hands-on practical training. Identify and compare equipment (scanners) which are available and suitable for ovine pregnancy diagnosis.
- Biosecurity
- Equipment
- Theory of ultrasonography
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scanning techniques – sector and curve/linear
- Image identification
- Identifying multiple pregnancies and any irregularities
- Ageing of the pregnancy
Suitable for new users and for those that have scanned before but would like to refresh their knowledge and skills.
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