Mastering Medicines

Red tractor now recommend that at least one member of farm staff have done a mastering medicines course.

Participants will learn the principles behind responsible use of vaccines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and anthelmintics.

This session has received very positive feedback from participants, with the flexibility of small group learning on farm for your members of staff.

Certificate provided.

Learning outcomes:

Describe the following classes of medicines, what they do and when to use them;

- Vaccines

- Antibiotics

- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

- Anthelminitics

Understand how an active health plan ensures effective product use.

Describe safe and effective aministration of medicines.

Comply with medicines legislation and farm assurance requirements.

Next course dates

We are now offering a pre-recorded zoom version of our mastering medicines course, for participants to complete in their own time. Please contact the farm office on 01793 501 499 for more information or to arrange on farm group training.