We are pleased to announce the draft schedule for our DEFRA-approved bovine scan training course. Please contact us on +44 (0)208 432 9802 if you have not yet booked your place.

Day 1:
Registration and introduction to course
Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning
Physiology of reproduction and pregnancy - dissection

Day 2:
Anatomy of the bovine pelvic region
Operator hygiene and disease control
Animal welfare and cattle handling
Scanning - practical demonstration
Scanning - practical

Day 3:
Theory and physics of ultrasound
Description and demonstration of range of equipment: machine controls, maintenance and safety
Timing of scanning and system limitations
Record keeping
Paraprofessionals and the law
Scanning – practical

Day 4:
Scanning - practical and oral assessment
Written paper

Certification will be only awarded to candidates who have:

  • Successfully completed and attended the full training course
  • Successfully completed the practical and oral examination
  • Passed the written paper at the end of the course