Skills and Training

Gastrointestinal nematode (roundworm) infestation is the most important infection limiting sheep production in the UK. Learn about diagnosis and treatment in this course.

Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.  

This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...

The aim of this module is to improve your understanding of the fundamentals of woodland management. There are many aspects to consider when it comes to effectively managing existing woodland for both productivity and environmental and social benefits. Understanding these...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate awarded following completion.

Do you keep sheep ? You can find out if they have worms or parasites by carrying out a faecal egg count.
It is well documented that...

This course is a 3-hour training workshop and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the workshop. Workshops are delivered by local vet practices pan Wales. 

Workshop attendees will learn about the lifecycle and clinical signs associated...

Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is an insect-borne virus that infects all ruminants, e.g., cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, etc. The virus spreads quickly and significantly impacts production, causing major losses.

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...

This module is an introduction to the importance of rare and native breeds and their use in sustainable agriculture.

To present an understanding of general recognition and treatment skills to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding to manage first aid in a farming environment.

This course covers the following:

• Aims, roles and responsibilities of the first aider...

Anthelmintic resistance is the process by which parasites are able to survive a standard, correctly applied dose of anthelmintics. Resistance is genetic, and continued and continued application of wormers selects for resistant parasites, increasing their numbers. Resistance to all classes...