Hands on Training
We offer a range of courses across our network of training venues ensuring easy access throughout the country.
Some training just has to be hands on!
Kingshay’s practical training combines expert knowledge with hands-on, engaging learning led by experienced, qualified trainers. We know every farm and farmer is different. That is why we offer flexible, practical courses alongside our online training, helping you build essential skills in a way that works for you.
Our mission is to deliver industry-leading farm training that supports continuous learning.
Explore our upcoming courses below. If you cannot find a course that meets your requirements, we encourage you to complete our simple online form to register your interest for future course dates.
Cattle DIY AI – Full 3 Day Course
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset Date: 1st – 3rd October
Whether you’re new to cattle breeding or looking to sharpen your skills, these courses are designed for farmers at every level. Strengthen your herd’s fertility and maximise breeding success with confidence.
Cattle DIY AI – 1 Day Refresher
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset Date: 3rd October
Whether you’re new to cattle breeding or looking to sharpen your skills, these courses are designed for farmers at every level. Strengthen your herd’s fertility and maximise breeding success with confidence.
Cattle DIY AI – Full 3 Day Course
Location: Bodmin/Launceston, Cornwall Date: 12th -14th October
Whether you’re new to cattle breeding or looking to sharpen your skills, these courses are designed for farmers at every level. Strengthen your herd’s fertility and maximise breeding success with confidence.
Cattle DIY AI – 1 Day Refresher
Location: Bodmin/Launceston, Cornwall Date: 14th October
Whether you’re new to cattle breeding or looking to sharpen your skills, these courses are designed for farmers at every level. Strengthen your herd’s fertility and maximise breeding success with confidence.
Dairy Management Academy
Dairy Management Academy is the leading training programme for
ambitious young dairy professionals to develop their herd
management skills alongside their work, to progress herd
productivity and sustainability.
Courses that we offer
DIY AI
Our Defra‑approved Artificial Insemination training is available as a full three‑day course or as a one‑day refresher, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits you and your team best.
These courses are designed for farmers at every level. Strengthen your herd’s fertility and maximise breeding success.
Cattle Emergency Foot First Aid
Gain the confidence to deal with lame cows quickly and effectively on farm, with our specialist Hoof Trimming and Emergency Foot Care course.
Practice hoof blocking and trimming on live cows while learning how to identify, prevent and treat common foot health issues.
Refreshing Essential Instructional Techniques
Improve your confidence in training, presenting and communicating with Kingshay’s Refreshing Essential Instructional Techniques course. Learn how to engage your audience and deliver clear, impactful messages.
Administering Medicines
Gain a clear understanding of the responsible use of medicines on farm, including the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on antibiotic use.
Explore your responsibilities when administering medicines to livestock and receive support compliance and best practice on farm.
Calving
Learn to manage calving’s successfully with our practical Calving Course. Learn to recognise the stages of calving, understand when and how to intervene, handle abnormal presentations, and manage post-calving complications.
Through expert guidance and real-life scenarios, you’ll develop the skills to make informed decisions that support cow welfare and calf survival.
Youngstock
Give your calves the best start in life. Learn the key principles of successful calf rearing from birth to weaning, including colostrum management, feeding strategies, calf health and routine husbandry.
Through practical demonstrations and expert guidance, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to rear healthy, productive youngstock.
Lambing
Prepare for lambing season with our practical, in-person course. Covering everything from recognising normal lambing and knowing when to intervene, to managing common lambing problems and dealing with difficult presentations.
Develop essential skills in newborn lamb care, tube feeding, head rope placement, castration and tail docking, helping you improve lamb survival and welfare.
Unpacking for Camelids
Prepare for a successful birthing season with this practical, hands-on course. Learn how to manage the periparturient dam, recognise the signs of labour, support normal deliveries, and respond to common birthing emergencies.
Gain confidence in neonatal cria checks and care, helping to give both mother and cria the best possible start.
Bespoke training for you and your farm staff
We can tailor any course to suit your specific requirements and can provide ongoing support and further training as required.
Simply call us on 01458 851555 or email [email protected].
Want us to deliver a course for you, near you?
Have you hired new staff or need bulk training for your team in one convenient location?
We know not all training is straightforward. We can provide bespoke training sessions on anything from key practical topics such as foot trimming, artificial insemination and the responsible use of medicines, through to sessions on team building and management. We can tailor any workshop to suit your specific requirements and can provide ongoing support and further training as required.
Learn more about your training options or to talk to a member of our team, call us on 01458 851555 or email [email protected].
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Whatever your challenges, from practical to strategic, Kingshay have the expertise to help you get the best from your farm.