News and Events

17 August 2020

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• The environmental impact of livestock production is currently under intense scrutiny, often with a focus on ruminants but it is important to consider the contribution of monogastric animals too...

5 August 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Robotic milking systems are becoming ever more common within the UK and globally
• Whilst production and economic gains are a key reason for robotic milking system uptake, farmers should...

28 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams & Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Rumen fill scoring (RFS) is a basic, visual evaluation technique to monitor feed intake and energy balance in dairy cows.
• Low RFS scores are linked...

23 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Sheep’s wool offers many benefits when used in a mixture as compost or mulch: as a source of slow-release nitrogen and other trace elements, in weed and pest control...

17 July 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Sheep farming globally supplies 3 – 4 % of red meat production with the potential to have an increasing role in future due to sheeps’ natural climate adaptability
• Currently...

16 July 2020

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• As a consequence of climate change future rainfall patterns may become increasingly variable
• This may impact the potential for future farm production
• Altering on-farm management or...

14 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Genomic testing of dairy bulls has revolutionised sire selection – offering large amounts of accurate and reliable information enabling an informed choice.
• Testing female animals – particularly heifers –...

6 July 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• The poultry industry is currently the fastest-growing meat production sector globally
• Whilst egg production is a vital source of nutrition, broiler systems have seen far more targeted innovation and...

29 June 2020

Ruby Bye: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Current forestry policy outlines many diverse and often indirect woodland benefits, beyond timber, pulp and fuel provision
• Pest and pathogen outbreaks are occurring in woodlands worldwide with increased frequency, putting...

18 June 2020

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Homegrown crops present a financial and environmental advantage over bought-in concentrates and silage.
• There are many different options depending on farm location, land and soil type, type of enterprise...