Sheep Lameness
This module looks at the causes, prevention and treatment of lameness in sheep.
Slurry Management
This module addresses the need for infrastructure management, current legislation, storage and handling and the impacts of rainwater.
Rural Crime – Keeping your Farm Secure
This course will show how combining physical security measures and hi-tech devices together with developing strong community links to stay aware of crime trends can combat the rise in rural crime effectively.
Keeping your Plants Healthy in a commercial setting
Plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to production and sales losses.
Understand and be aware of the current biosecurity pressures the UK faces and learn how to maintain high levels of hygiene and ways of reducing P&D outbreaks.
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Liver Fluke in Cattle
This module looks at the causes, prevention and treatment of Fasciolosis or Liver Fluke in beef and dairy cattle.
Bovine TB
Bovine TB (bTB) is a notifiable disease in the UK caused by Mycobacterium bovis. Disease can be carried and spread by a variety of other species including badgers, deer, alpacas, llamas, goats, cats and dogs, and it is also a...
Farm Safety – Working Safely with All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)
The aim of the module is to give learners the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and riding ATV’s safely and efficiently. ATVs are widely used in agriculture and forestry for moving people and goods. ATVs are...
Horticulture: On Site Composting For Your Horticultural Enterprise
The simple dictionary definition of compost is as follows: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits, vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves...
Precision Technology in Dairy
In this module you will learn about the different technologies available for the dairy sector and their benefits.