Skin Conditions in Cattle – Cattle Ectoparasites
In this course we will look at signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of common skin conditions caused by ectoparasites of cattle.
Invasive Species
This module will help you identify invasive and injurious species and outline your legislative responsibilities in relation to them. The module will also discuss the threats posed by invasive and injurious species and actions you can take to manage them.
Sustainable Farming - Reducing Emissions and Improving Sequestration on Farm
This course will look at factors relating to farm emissions and maximising carbon sequestration within sustainable farming and land management practices. Energy efficiency strategies will be discussed as well as energy production via renewable technologies as a way to reduce...
Creating a Breeding Programme for the Sheep Flock
This module explains the steps that commercial sheep producers should take when establishing a sheep breeding programme for their flock. It explains how to identify traits of importance for future breeding strategies and reminds them of the importance of capitalising...
Sustainable Farming - Health And Safety in Agriculture
This module will focus on health and safety in the agricultural industry. Within this module, you will be reminded of common health and safety risks in the agricultural industry, how to identify risks and put actions in place to stay...
Respiratory Disease in Cattle
This module examines the prevention, treatment and control of respiratory disease in cattle.
Hydatid Disease in Sheep
This course will help you identify, prevent, control and treat hydatid disease which can form cysts in the organs of sheep, when secondary or 'dead-end' hosts, ingest tapeworm eggs.
Iceburg Diseases in Sheep – Maedi Visna (MV) and Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)
Maedi Visna (MV) and CLA are two of the “Iceberg” diseases of sheep. While the clinical presentation of these production-limiting diseases is mild, they often cause inefficiency through subclinical disease. The extent of the problem within a flock can be...
Sustainable Farming - Nutrient Management Planning
This course is an introduction to nutrient management planning on improved land and the elements included in a nutritional management plan. At the end of this module, you should be able to understand the importance of a nutrient management plan...