Technical Articles

27 February 2023

Control of Dermanyssus gallinae, the poultry red mite using Integrated Pest Management

27 February 2023 Saba Amir, IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Dermanyssus gallinae is a serious threat to laying hens and egg production in many parts of the world Acaricide resistance and changes in pesticide legislations have made the management of D. gallinae...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Poultry

Theme: Business, Livestock

7 February 2023

Focus on Gut Health in Pigs and Poultry

7 February 2023 Saba Amir, IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Since the ban on the use of in-feed antibiotic growth promoters, gut health has been the focus of animal nutrition to improve performance and reduce the burden of enteric diseases A number...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Pigs, Poultry

Theme: Livestock

25 January 2023

The navel - a pathway for disease after birth: Managing livestock disease to improve welfare and production

25 January 2023 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Following birth, livestock are highly susceptible to diseases and mortality rates are high Management of the newborn’s navel region is important to prevent infections from tracking through to the animal’s internal...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Beef, Dairy, Goats, Organic, Sheep

Theme: Business, Livestock

21 December 2022

Circular systems in agriculture Part 1: Livestock production sustainability

21 December 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Circular systems and economies aim to improve efficiencies whilst reducing waste by recycling, reusing and refurbishing materials and energy throughout production Within agriculture, many production aspects are amenable to circularisation Livestock...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock

14 December 2022

Organic Farming and Biodiversity – Is it the answer?

14 December 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Organic farming strives to utilise techniques which work in collaboration with local ecosystems Organic farming strategies such as crop diversification and rotation can improve field plant diversity levels There are other...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Organic

Theme: Business, Land

16 November 2022

Land sparing and land sharing – considerations for farming with nature

16 November 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Land sparing and land sharing are two different perspectives on land management towards improving global biodiversity The Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme proposal appears to favour a land sharing focus despite...

Type: Technical Articles Theme: Business, Land

14 November 2022

Ready, steady, slow! Slow-growing broilers are healthier and have more positive welfare

14 November 2022 Saba Amir: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Consumer demand for high welfare meat promoted by animal welfare groups and NGOs is driving the market of slow-growing broilers Slower-growing breeds have better health and welfare than fast-growing ones Slow-growing broilers...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Poultry

Theme: Business, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

25 October 2022

Agroforestry options

25 October 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Agroforestry is receiving a lot of focus for its role in achieving net-zero globally Agroforestry offers multiple integration options but it is important to consider what trees to grow where in...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Woodland Management

20 October 2022

Seaweed in agriculture

20 October 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Seaweeds have long had suggested benefits for agricultural use Research suggests green seaweeds to be beneficial for soil/plant amendments and red seaweeds to have some potential for animal feeds To be...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock

27 September 2022

Hitting rock bottom: can silica rocks mitigate agricultural emissions?

27th of September 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Silicate and carbonate reactions could offer a route for long-term carbon storage Whilst issues surround carbonate minerals, silicates, like basalt rock, appear more promising Applying crushed silicates to agricultural soils...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Horticulture, Sheep

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Extreme Weather, Grassland Management