The UK flock of laying birds are subject to great pressures from a wide range of viruses and bacterial diseases. As such, the variety of different vaccines which are used to protect the bird throughout the laying period continues to...
Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) avoids clearfelling and creates sustainable diverse forests which reduces risks posed by climate change and biotic threats.
Ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities has become a public health concern, it causes acidification of soil and water that can harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and directly damage ammonia sensitive plants and be toxic to fish. NH3 is produced from...
In this module you will learn about growing your own sources of protein for livestock feed, therefore reducing your reliance on imported protein. Protein is the single biggest cost for livestock feed. It is mostly imported and mixed into feed...
This module will provide an overview of poultry biosecurity measures and how biosecurity can improve overall flock health and productivity. It limits the spread of disease both on and off your premises, cuts the costs associated with disease treatment and...
Piglet mortality rates in Wales can be as much as 20%, with half of these deaths occurring within the first 3 days of life. This module will help you identify and reduce known risks in order to minimise piglet mortality...
This module will describe how to assess a sward, identify common grass species and give information on ryegrass, clovers and multi-species leys. Ploughing and re-seeding under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations will also be discussed.
Respiratory disease is a major cause of loss to the UK sheep industry through mortality and poor health. This course covers four specific respiratory diseases - pasteurellosis, atypical pneumonia, parasitic bronchitis and lung abscesses.
A range of semi-natural habitats are subject to managed burning including in particular moorland and heath, but also some mires and other wetlands (such as reedbeds), grasslands
Farms are essentially businesses, subject to the same demands for efficiency and success, while also facing distinctive challenges. It's crucial to assess your farm business from multiple angles to gauge your performance and pinpoint areas of strength or areas that...
