Back to Cochno

Today was another farm day, the first since we got our lockers, so we changed into our boiler suites and headed up to Cochno. It was so cold that it started snowing upon our arrival, but it wasn't too bad since we were in with the cows most of the time, learning about their body condition scores, which ranged from pretty low to a few beef cows that were 'fatties.' All in all a nice day at the farm, since we hadn't been in a while. After that we headed into town to do some studying at a new cafe with good coffe, but questionable music and space, so we may be sticking to our usual haunts, but it doesn't hurt to try new things. Thats pretty much all for today, just doing neuro till my brain hurts!

Term 2

Ok, after much prodding, I'm taking a brief study break to briefly update this. So since I last posted its been Christmas and New Year. New Year I spent in the Alps with some of the vets, there was a vet ski trip that a bunch of people took. It was lots of fun, minus the 30 hour bus trip up there and the near white out conditions. But there was lots of snow and fun and nothing brings people together like a harrowing experience. Since then school has started up with a gusto. Even though this term is particularly short we are jam packed with things to do. From suturing to horse handling and nutrition and neurology we are pretty busy round here. The other weekend some of us ventured to York, where a friend of mine had previously studied abroad, and spent basically 24 hrs there, but it was quite fun. Great vegan food and lots of brilliant shopping, its definitely somewhere I want to visit again, also they have a great looking farmers market. We went on a ghost hunt tout, which was crazy fun, and did a little pub crawling (where it was officially determined that I am a "real woman" because I drink beer, so its official now I guess) and we ended up at a great 80s bar with a rotating dance floor. We had a great time dancing there were numerous stag dos and hen parties, so it was quite a night. Other than that its been pretty low key here, mostly trying to keep up with the vast amount of material this term, and prepping for vet ball and lambing, both of which promise to be great times, cant wait! Well back to equine management for now, cheers!