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Bringing Animal-Related Apprenticeships into Focus

10/5/2011 5:43 AM EST - Lantra

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More needs to be done on raising the awareness of apprenticeships in animal and veterinary related industries, according to new research published by Lantra Skills Council and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW).

The report, ‘Progression to Higher Education from Veterinary Nursing and Animal-related Apprenticeships’, outlines the findings of recent research on...

Pro Livestock Launches Most Comprehensive Virtual Sales Barn for Livestock and B...

9/23/2011 3:30 PM EST - LuvGear

ProLivestockMarketing.com creates on-line community for buyers and sellers to increase productivity and opportunity
ALTAMONT, IL – Pro Livestock Marketing is launching the first comprehensive online sales portal for livestock and breed stock. ProLivestockMarketing.com has designed a virtual sales barn that will allow people to buy and sell cattle, swine, sheep, goats,...

Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants

Consultation Underway to develop an Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a V...

9/5/2011 10:36 AM EST - Lantra

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Veterinary practices across the UK have until 30 September 2011 to participate in a consultation, organised by Lantra, focusing on the proposed development of a new Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for support and auxiliary staff in veterinary practice.

Practices can get involved by taking part in the online survey, which will help decide whether there is sufficient evidence...

TyreSafe announces new ‘stable’ partner

8/11/2011 11:00 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

The British Horse Society, the UK’s largest equine charity, has teamed up with TyreSafe to educate both amateur and professional horse owners about the importance of correct tyre maintenance and care for their vehicles.

The new partnership has been launched to coincide with Equifest 2011, which takes place from the 18th to 21st August at the East of England Showground in Peterborough. At the event, the Society will...

New Equine Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks Available

6/30/2011 7:00 AM EST - Lantra

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Scotland’s learners and employers working with horses can now use new level 2 and revised level 3 Equine Modern Apprenticeship frameworks that have been approved by the Modern Apprenticeship Group and launched by Lantra Sector Skills Council.

Over the past year, Lantra has undertaken an extensive consultation with Scotland’s equine businesses, industry professionals and training...

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY

4/6/2011 6:35 AM EST - Lantra

For Immediate Release

England’s land-based and environmental businesses must cultivate world-class skills in order to thrive and fully support the nation’s supply of food, fuel and water, according to new research, published today (6 April) by Lantra Sector Skills Council.

The land-based and environmental sector touches all our lives wherever we live. The sector feeds our nation and is indispensable for our...

From today Lantra will support land-based and enviromental businesses through Investors In People

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

4/1/2011 4:40 AM EST - Lantra

1 April 2011 For Immediate Release

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting land-based industries, announces today, 1 April, that they have been appointed to accredit the Investors in People programme to English businesses operating within the land-based and environmental sector.

Investors in People is a business improvement tool which links staff development with increased business profitability and levels...

Students can learn to take care of animals and the environment

STUDENTS CULTIVATING THE ENVIRONMENT

3/29/2011 4:48 AM EST - Lantra

PR1518 30 March 2011

Young people are urged to explore their interests in understanding and protecting the environment and animals by taking Principal Learning in Environmental and Land-based Studies as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate.

Principal Learning in Environmental and Land-based Studies is now available in Wales as an option within the Welch Baccalaureate Qualification (WBO). Students choosing this...

Horses Destined to be traded Online

2/21/2011 12:23 PM EST - The Marketing Farm

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In 24 hours of www.hauctions.net going live on Friday (18th February), 1,482 horse owners and breeders from around the world had registered to trade on Hauctions, surpassing all expectations of UK business owner, Tarma Rowles. Hauctions will be the world’s first fully automated international online auction environment for trading animals when it goes live on 15th April.

Gloucestershire based European agent...

Forget the Hamptons, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is The Place to Be

2/18/2011 6:44 PM EST - TLK Fusion

Los Angeles, California (February 17, 2011)- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club would like to announce their partnership with TLK Fusion, a Los Angeles based 360° Marketing Firm with a Hollywood edge. Both entities are looking forward to the upcoming Polo season, as 2011 will feature the long awaited celebrations of the Club’s centennial in addition to the usual exclusive matches, tournaments, parties, and sunny...

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