Injurious Pecking in Laying Hens
This module examines the causes and prevention of Injurious pecking (IP) in laying hens.
Reducing agri-pollution
In this course you will learn about the impact of water pollution and the regulations in place to protect water pathways in Wales. The contribution of livestock to climate change and the potential for farm carbon sequestration will also be...
Eye Conditions in Cattle
Diagnosis of eye conditions in cattle is important in order to ensure the correct treatment is given. In this course we cover; Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK, “Pink eye”, New Forest Disease”), Bovine Iritis (“silage eye”) and Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma...
Mandatory Unit: Artificial Insemination (AI) in Cattle
AI is a technique for impregnating females with the semen of superior quality bulls without the need for keeping a bull. It has been most widely used for breeding dairy cattle and has made bulls of high genetic merit available...
Building Soil Carbon
Soils, if managed appropriately, can be a major carbon sink (removing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere). While Welsh soils have rich and stable carbon stocks at present, there are a number of factors and challenges that may lead to...
Abortion in Ewes
This module explores the causes and prevention of abortion in ewes.
Lambing Survival
This course will look at the major risk factors for newborn lambs.
Agricultural Air Pollution
This course will give an overview of agricultural air pollution issues and will cover ways in which farming can be modified to reduce damaging emissions.
Mandatory Unit: Developing Leading and People Skills for a Successful Business
Businesses related to land have a big influence on many things like the environment, our food, the economy, and our health.
It is important to realize that even though they might seem different, they are all still businesses at their...