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digital livestock
11/05/2026
IFAPA

Digitalization in livestock farming

Contents Basic concepts about precision livestock sensors Precision livestock farming in the ruminant sector Precision livestock farming in the poultry and pig sectors Monitoring of environmental conditions Behavior monitoring
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04/05/2026
CIHEAM/CSIC

International course on Precision Livestock Farming: from sensors to decision making

From May 4 to 8, 2026 , Madrid will host the in-person course “Creating Added Value in Precision Livestock Farming: From Sensors to Decision-Making,” a specialized training program that will address the use of sensors, data, and digital technologies applied to livestock production systems. The course will be taught in English and will take place at
cattle raising
04/05/2026
Organizado por CIHEAM Zaragoza, CSIC , Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) y socios de los proyectos Horizonte Europa Re-Livestock y Digi4Live . En colaboración con @ILVO y @COST Action EU-LI-PHE

Advanced Course in Precision Livestock Farming - Madrid (ES) May 2026

We are pleased to announce the Advanced Course “Creating Added Value in Precision Livestock Farming”, which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from May 4 to 8, 2026. Organized as part of the Horizon Europe Re-Livestock project, this intensive training will bring together international experts and professionals to explore how sensor technologies
Poster for the CAJAMAR Conference
21/04/2026
Grupo Cajamar, Universidad de León, Provacuno, Interovic e ITACyL

Technological demonstrations in ruminant production

The Cajamar Group Foundation, the University of León, Provacuno, Interovic and the Agrarian Technological Institute of the Junta de Castilla y León (ITACyL), are organizing a demonstration day "Technological demonstrations in the production of ruminants" in which various companies in the agricultural sector will present their latest technological
comes
20/04/2026
IMIDRA

Animal welfare in transport

This course allows you to obtain or renew the certificate of competence as a driver or caretaker in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, necessary to obtain the Authorisation and registration of transporters and vehicles for the transport of live animals Program according to Royal Decree 990/2022, on health and animal protection standards
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16/04/2026
ASETAGA

ASETAGA training day: “Circular Bioeconomy: Transformation, Valorization and Sustainable Management of Livestock Manure, Bioproducts and By-products” - Cloned

ASETAGA has opened registration for the free training course “Circular Bioeconomy: Transformation, Valorization and Sustainable Management of Livestock Manure, Bioproducts and By-products” , aimed at farmers, cooperatives, farms, technicians, advisors, students and other entities linked to the agricultural and environmental field. The session will
animal welfare transport
02/03/2026
formación para el medio rural

Animal Welfare Course for Transporters and Livestock Farmers

When students possess the objective conditions of both the beneficiaries of the courses in section a and section b, and are interested in taking both specific courses, courses may be organized that include both orientations and the common module. The content of these will therefore be the Common Module plus the two Specific Modules on Animal
pastors
24/02/2026
Escuela La Estiva. Diputación Provincial de Huesca

New course at the Aragon School of Shepherding

Source: RFEAGAS Registration will remain open until Sunday, February 1st, and there are a total of 10 places available. A new course will begin on February 24th at La Estiva, the only shepherding school in Aragon. In its five years of operation, the school has already trained more than 50 shepherds at its headquarters in San Juan de Plan. The
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26/01/2026
IFAPA

The 13th School of Shepherds of Andalusia will be held in 2026 in Cortegana (Huelva)

The Andalusian Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research and Training ( IFAPA ) has announced that the 13th edition of the Andalusian School of Shepherds will take place in Cortegana (Huelva) in 2026, following an open application process that attracted 12 candidates from regions with extensive livestock farming. This is the first
animal welfare
20/01/2026
IFAPA

Animal welfare in transport

This course includes at least one online module. Courses offered on the IFAPA e-learning platform combine distance learning, in-person practical sessions, and ongoing tutor support. The first session may be online or in person, and the final session (assessment) will be in person. For more information about in-person sessions or other specific
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13/12/2025
SEAE

Field day on organic livestock farming and forage autonomy

The Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture and Agroecology (SEAE) will hold the field day “Organic Livestock. Forage autonomy for efficient production in resource management” on December 13 in Casas de Millán (Cáceres) , within the framework of the 2024 Call for Aid for the exchange of knowledge and training and information activities . This
ANIMAL WELFARE IN TRANSPORT
03/11/2025
ASAJA-Cáceres

Animal welfare course for transporters

APAG-ASAJA CÁCERES is organizing an animal welfare course for drivers or caretakers of road vehicles transporting domestic animals of the equine, bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine, or poultry species for journeys exceeding 65 km, as well as for the staff of concentration centers, in accordance with Community Regulation 1/2005 of the Council of
pesticides
03/11/2025
RUREX

Livestock Pesticides Course - Basic Level

Aimed at auxiliary staff of biocidal service companies, hygiene and disinfection centers, and livestock farmers who carry out these operations on their own farms without employing auxiliary staff and who use pesticides that are not or generate gases classified as toxic or highly toxic in accordance with Royal Decree 255/2003, of February 28, which
animal welfare in transport
23/10/2025
INCEDECA

Animal Welfare Course in Transport

The 20-hour in-person Animal Welfare in Transportation course trains transporters to transport animals in appropriate conditions, complying with current legislation. By taking this course, you will acquire the fundamentals of good practices during animal transport, including loading, unloading, and handling, to ensure an adequate level of animal
cattle collars
22/10/2025
IMIDRA

Workshop: Using Virtual Fence Collars and Training Livestock

In-person workshop, 5 hours long. Wednesday, October 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Finca Riosequillo, Buitrago del Lozoya. Program Introduction to operation, technical characteristics and applications Economic, environmental, animal welfare and reconciliation benefits for livestock farming with other uses of space Regenerative grassland
shepherd dogs
20/09/2025
IMIDRA

Course: Handling sheepdogs in livestock farming

40-hour in-person course. At the Ramírez Bretón Livestock Farm (Cinco Villas, Puentes Viejas). Saturday, September 20: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (lunch not included) Sunday, September 21: 10:00 - 14:00 Every Tuesday between September 23 and November 4: (September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, and
ANIMAL WELFARE IN RUMINANT FARMS
30/06/2025
Centro IFAPA Rancho de la Merced

ANIMAL WELFARE IN RUMINANT FARMS

Contents Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Stress: physiology, control, and reduction. Animal welfare in legislation. Society's perspective on animal welfare. Specific legislation on welfare in ruminant farms. Farm structure and equipment. Animal management. Treatments and surgical procedures. Health plans, disease prevention
Animal transport
06/03/2025
CIFEA Lorca

Animal welfare in transport: Practice and evaluation

This course is aimed at all those who want to learn the basics of animal welfare in transport in an easy and dynamic way. Goals: Concepts and generalities on animal transport. Good practices in animal transport. Biosecurity and operating procedures. Conditions and requirements for the transport of live animals. Legal aspects and documentation for
Essay on reproduction in ruminants
21/11/2024
IFAPA

Technical workshop on transfer and testing in reproductive management of ruminant herds

4-hour technical session in which the results obtained in different scientific tests will be presented and developed.
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15/04/2024
Centro Regional de Selección y Reproducción Animal (CERSYRA-IRIAF)

Feeding in small dairy ruminants

Course in which the general scheme of the sheep's digestive system, the nutritional assessment of its diet, rationing and milk production systems are studied. PROGRAM | Send a request for training assistance to: icersyra@jccm.es