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.
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.
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...
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...
This module presents some guidelines and practical advice to assist you in becoming an effective farm employer.
This module examines the use of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) to predict the genetic potential of animals and how their genes will be expressed in their progeny.
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
Livestock building design and construction is often a once-in-a-generation decision. Most, if not all, building components are fixed physical assets for the farm and once in place will provide years of support to the farm business. This module covers aspects...
This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...
We think of worms in sheep causing dirty back ends and severe weight loss but worms can reduce growth rate by 50% with no clinical signs. Effective worm control means better performance and hence profitability.
Further information on anthelmintic resistance...
This module presents the advantages of different types of grass.