Respiratory Disease in Cattle
This module examines the prevention, treatment and control of respiratory disease in cattle.
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.
Succession - It’s Not Just About Tax!
Succession is an important issue on a family farm and needs to be considered at an early stage to ensure the maximum options are available to the family. Our industry needs young people to ensure a successful future and we...
Pig Nutrition, Feed Efficiency and Alternative Feeds
The pork industry in Wales is small, especially compared to sheep and cattle, but remains steady at around 23,000 pigs. The Welsh pork industry is generally composed of a larger number of small herds that are less intensively farmed but...
Johne’s Disease in Cattle
This module describes the presentation, prevention and treatment of Johne's 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...
Horticulture: A guide to the main types of propagation of Hardy Nursery Stock
The simple dictionary definition of propagation is as follows: the act of producing a new plant from a parent plant.
Methods of propagating hardy nursery species (HNS) are often specific to the species or plant type and different plants are...