Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Take home messages:
Farmers are invited to find out more about different management options for their livestock this winter during an open event at one of Farming Connect’s demonstration farms.
The event will highlight the farming system at Rhiwgriafol, Talywern, Machynlleth...
Background
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a zoonotic notifiable disease in cattle caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis.
Early efforts at detecting TB in cattle relied solely on physical examination of the animal, but despite the fact that there were...
A new entrant dairy farmer who is converting his system to organic is tapping into the knowledge and expertise of a milk producer who started his own business from scratch 20 years ago.
Michael Houlden runs a herd of...
Farming Connect provides farm and forestry businesses in Wales with support, advice, guidance and training on both a one-to-one and group basis.
Many services are fully funded, others are subsidised by up to 80% for eligible businesses.
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...
Farmers and foresters registered with the new Farming Connect programme can apply online for up to 80% funding for short, accredited training courses available through ‘Invest in Skills & Mentoring’, Farming Connect’s innovative new lifelong learning and development programme. Farming Connect is funded...
