On-Farm Herd Health and Biosecurity (Livestock) Seminar

🌾 On-Farm Herd Health and Biosecurity (Livestock) Seminar πŸ„πŸŒΎ

πŸ—“ Date: May 9th, 2024

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: The Heritage House, Spot Bay, Cayman Brac

🎀 Hosted by: The Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture

🎟 Admission: Free

🍴 Refreshments: Light refreshments provided

 

About the Seminar:

The Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture (CIDOA) seeks to offer continuing education on topics of importance to the farming community.

The Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce a seminar that directly addresses the needs highlighted by the farming community in their recent meeting with the Minister and the Department on March 21st, 2024, just before the Cayman Brac Agriculture Show. Demonstrating our commitment to timely and responsive action, the Department of Agriculture is hosting this important seminar at the earliest opportunity.

This session will cover:

Herd health plans help to prevent disease and coordinate efficient livestock production and profits, topics on this will include:

  • Available vaccines
  • Deworming
  • Livestock identification

Biosecurity is important for managing the movement of disease (both into and off the farm), and works harmoniously with a good herd health plan. Biosecurity topics to be discussed include:

  • Farm-specific biosecurity plans
  • Quarantine
  • On-going disease concerns (Brac specific)
  • Farmer/farmhand training
  • Sanitation/Disinfection measures

Join us for an evening of learning how to safeguard your livestock and boost your farm’s productivity and profitability.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the CIDOA at 948-0522 / 947-3090 or email the Veterinary Services Team at CI.AgricultureVS@gov.ky.