This module covers the detection, diagnosis and prevention of Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE) and lungworm in cattle.

This module describes the benefits and use of fodder beet as an effective grazing livestock crop.

Antibiotic resistance is a major concern within Agriculture and is highlighted in most milk contracts. SDCT is a good way to help reduce blanket antibiotic use if done in a controlled manner and following a protocol with your vet to...

This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep that are more resistant to internal parasite infections. It informs ram breeders how they can get involved in this work and explains to commercial ram buyers how they...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight into electricity, helping to lower reliance on the grid and reduce carbon footprints. However, solar power generation is intermittent and not always synchronised with on-site electricity demand. Battery storage can address this by
storing...

Keeping your pigs healthy, happy and productive depends on smallholders as well as farmers with larger pig units, following several straightforward measures. Implementing good biosecurity practices will help to prevent disease occurring - prevention is always better than cure.

Reducing...

Castration remains a common procedure on many farms and, without it, cattle management would have to be significantly modified. It is essential that it is undertaken effectively to gain the maximum benefit, with the least impact on the castrated calf.

Achieving net zero is an essential action as part of the UK’s legally binding commitments made in the Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015 and made law in 2016, which aims to limit global warming to below 2˚C, and preferably under...

Dairy cows have complex nutritional needs and feeding accounts for one of the biggest costs of production. Matching nutrition to requirements at each stage of the production cycle is critical and can be challenging to meet. This module looks at...