Course: Training in AMBP (Animal Medicines Best Practice)

Course outline

NOAH approved course

Training in the responsible use of antibiotics is required for Red Tractor certification. This can be provided on farm to Dairy, Beef, Sheep and Pig clients Developed by NOAH in partnership with stakeholders along the food supply chain to improve co-ordination and consistency in approach to the responsible use of medicines.

Training modules are available for dairy, beef, sheep and pig farmers on the responsible use of antibiotics.

A certificate will be awarded on completion of the course.

Learning outcomes

Dairy

Core 1 and Core 2 modules
Choice from 5 focus dairy modules: (1) mastitis (2) lameness (3) respiratory disease (4) calf scour (5) disposal of antibiotic waste

Beef

Core 1 and Core 2 modules
Choice from 4 focus beef modules: (1) lameness (2) respiratory disease (3) calf septicaemia, joint ill and navel ill, (4) the calving cow

Sheep

Core 1 and Core 2 modules
Sheep focus module 3: covers Enzootic Abortion in Ewes (EAE), lameness, watery mouth disease and joint ill

Pig

Core 1 and Core 2 modules
Pig focus module 3: covers disease in pig populations, factors affecting disease, antibiotic use strategies, routes of administration for antibiotics and pig sector initiatives

How will the course be delivered

The course can be delivered in person or via video link