By William Stiles, IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Woodland patches and hedgerows are essential components of the agri-ecosystem. The resource of trees and hedgerows on farms has declined in the UK in the twentieth century, due primarily to agricultural intensification which has driven...
With the rising incidence of resistance to broad spectrum anthelmintics in sheep systems, there is increasing interest in the use of novel methods to control helminth infections. There is also a need to reduce chemical inputs for some markets to...
Roundworms, or nematodes (especially gastro-intestinal nematodes - GIN), are some of the most common parasites of sheep. Symptoms for GIN in sheep vary dependent on the parasite present, but generally include scours, severe weight loss and anaemia. Sub-clinical cases present...
By Dr Ruth Wonfor, IBERS
Sheep are seasonal breeders in temperate regions, meaning that they experience distinct periods of sexual activity or inactivity annually. Specifically, sheep are short day breeders, breeding at times of the year when the day length...
The latest research projects aiming to improve sustainability in the Welsh uplands were showcased to farmers at an open day at one of Farming Connect’s new Innovation Sites.
At Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre in Cwmystwyth, studies into upland farmed ecosystems...
By Sara Pedersen BSc(Hons) BVetMed CertCHP DBR MRCVS,
RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Farm Dynamics Ltd, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan
Why footbath?
Footbathing plays an important role in the prevention and control of digital dermatitis (DD) alongside improved hygiene...
Liver fluke or Fasciola hepatica is a common parasite of livestock. A liver fluke infection causes ill health, as well as a reduction in growth rates and reproductive performance in affected livestock. Over recent years it has been acknowledged that...
One of the unique research resources at the Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre (IBERS, Aberystwyth University) is the Brignant plots. These plots have been established as long-term extensification plots for the past 22 years. The aim of these plots is to...
Extreme weather events like flooding and drought are becoming more prevalent as we feel the effects of climate change. Grasslands cover large land areas in the UK where rainfall tends to be highest...
By Dave Davies, Silage Solutions Ltd
This short article aims to highlight the things to look for when making your additive choice. As there are so many different products on the market it is impossible to detail each and every...
