News and Events
Farm Business Diversification – A Research Perspective
19 May 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Agricultural diversification is a complex situation to assess with different effects regionally and globally
- Diversification can play significant roles in the financial stability of farm businesses with larger farms...
Sheep scab: update and future considerations
6 May 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Sheep scab eradication is vital as the disease impacts the UK sheep sector via huge economic losses and as a significant welfare concern
- Control would benefit from combined focus...
Internal parasite control and goats: Implications for a growing industry
6 April 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University & Kate Hovers (MRCVS)
- The goat industry appears to be growing both in the UK and globally
- Optimising production and welfare relating to differing goat biology compared to...
The fat-tail sheep and its introduction to Wales
26 November 2021
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The fat-tail sheep is a hardy and unique type characterised by substantial fatty deposits located on the rump or in the elongated tail.
- The tail fat of these sheep...
Is buying bison better than beef? – Alternative livestock option for the UK
5 November 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- There are two species of bison the American and European species
- The American species has far higher numbers and perspective is beginning to shift away from solely conservation towards...
Agricultural Infrastructure: happy homes help health
16 August 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Indoor environments and infrastructure can have a significant impact on livestock welfare with many regulations and best practice guides affecting this
- Often a perceived core concern of indoor welfare...
Extensive livestock tracking: stewardship, security and soundness
9 June 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Livestock tracking is generally performed by on-animal collar or ear tag systems
- Extensive systems can specifically benefit from tracking livestock remotely due to the wide areas of land able...
Sustainable agriculture: Meaningful metrics and motivations
20 May 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Sustainable agriculture looks to maintain production whilst reducing detrimental outputs but can mean different things to different people
- For agriculture to be sustainable it must balance economic, social and...
Aquaponics: Current state and prospectives
17 March 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Aquaponics combines the strategies of aquaculture and hydroponics
- In principal aquaponics should offer a more sustainable method of food production
- Aquaponics commercial data is limited and attempting to obtain...