Local dairy farmers are invited to attend a ForFarmers event on transition and colostrum feeding at The Lysley Arms in Pewsham near Chippenham Wednesday November 29.

ForFarmers Alison Boydell will be speaking about the importance of the transition cow period in setting up a strong lactation. Ann Combes, a ForFarmers young stock specialist, will present recent research on accelerated calf growth and development through colostrum quality. The importance of calf development in the first 12 weeks of life will also be discussed.

The meeting is free to attend and includes a pub lunch, but registration is required with Matthew Green 07802 173271 or matthew.green@forfarmers.eu.