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.
In this course we will look at signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of common skin conditions caused by ectoparasites of cattle.
Blowfly strike is a major economic concern for farmers with considerable prevention costs involved for all at-risk sheep.
In this course we cover; Listeriosis - primarily a winter-spring disease, Polioencephalomalacia or Cerebrocortical necrosis (PEM or CCN) - commonly seen in weaned lambs, Coenurosis (Gid) - an uncommon disease of sheep and Vestibular disease (middle ear infections).
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 is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion.
This training is aimed at anyone who wishes to develop their skills in controlling rabbits and moles using physical methods either commercially or as an interest. The...
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 clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and...
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 provides an introduction to anthelmintic resistance and sustainable use of anthelmintics . This includes considerations around considerate dosing and use to ensure protection of animals whilst minimising resistance development, and minimising the risk of these chemicals detrimentally impacting...
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
Using technology to measure and monitor pasture: Erw Fawr grows grass well but we need to make better use of that...
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...