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Mastering Integrated Parasite Management: New BCVA-approved practical CPD course for Vets & SQPs

This new BCVA-approved CPD course focuses on how to take an integrated approach to parasite management on farm. Parasites are an unavoidable reality of livestock farming, but the way we manage them is due a rethink. Join Rob Howe, member of the Vet Sustain Food and Farming Working Group and BCVA Board Member for a unique practical CPD opportunity to move beyond "blanket treatment" and embrace a smarter, ecologically grounded approach to parasite management.

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Why Join This Course?

Moving to an Integrated Parasite Management (IPM) approach offers significant advantages for your practice and your clients:

  • Clinical efficiency and help to combat resistance - avoid the use of un-necessary, non-targeted treatments and proactively manage the increasing risk of parasite resistance.
  • Strengthen client relationships and build trust through value-driven engagement
  • Create new revenue streams through provision of advisory services and laboratory testing services (WEC/FEC/blood sampling)
  • Environmental impact: reduce harm to beneficial insects from product residues and improve farm biodiversity.

Choose from two different courses:

1. Essentials of IPM (One-Day Course):

Ideal for Vets and SQPs looking to build confidence and understand how IPM differs from conventional approaches.

  • High-level overview and practical insights with minimal time away from the practice.
  • Cost: £510 (BCVA Members & SQPs) / £637 (Non-Members).

2. Applied IPM Two-Day Masterclass:

Ideal for those ready to deeply embed IPM into their practice.

  • A fully immersive experience with multiple expert speakers, on-farm learning, and informal networking opportunities, including an evening meal and a bat walk.
  • Cost: £875 (BCVA Members & SQPs) / £925 (Non-Members).

Locations & Dates

Both courses are practical focused and will be held on one of the UK's most inspiring regenerative farms:

South Region: Yeo Valley, Somerset: Holt Farm at Yeo Valley, a dynamic living classroom showcasing how soil and ecology support animal health

  • Essentials (1-Day): 18 May 2026
  • Applied (2-Day): 20 & 21 May 2026

Meet Your Course Trainers:

Learn from industry leaders at the forefront of regenerative agriculture and parasite management:

  • Robert Howe: Co-founder of a successful farm practice, BCVA Board Member, Member of Vet Sustain Food and Farming Working Group and Nuffield Scholar specialising in IPM.
  • Darren & Ceri Mann: Leading specialists on dung beetles with decades of research experience.
  • Dr. Lindsay Whistance: Senior researcher at the Organic Research Centre focusing on animal behaviour and resilient grazing systems.
  • Guest Contributors: Including Mark & Jenny Lee, Tom White (Yeo Valley), and expert ecologists for evening nature walks.

With thanks to:

This is a BCVA- approved course, with support from COWS.

Ready to Register?

Registration is limited to 15 delegates per course to ensure a high-quality, collaborative learning environment.

How to Book: Please complete the registration form on the attached flier and return it via email to [email protected] or visit www.bcva.org.uk. Payment can be made via BACS (Account: BCVA Ltd, Sort code: 20-33-83, Account: 13495434) or Credit Card.

Note: Cancellations made within 7 days of the event will be charged in full.

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