Estimated Breeding Values
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.
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.
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...
Genetic improvement is a powerful tool for improving animal agriculture sustainability because the results are permanent and cumulative. Unlike nutritional and animal health interventions, which require continuous inputs, genetic improvements are made in one generation are passed onto the next...
This is a 1 day practical training course with a certificate of training issued following completion.
Lambing is an essential basic skill that anyone who works with ewes needs to have.
A Lambing Techniques course will help you know what...
Cattle lameness is one of the most significant welfare and productivity issues in dairy farming, in this unit, learn how to identify and address lameness in cattle.
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...
This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.
Equipment required to maintain bird welfare; Legislative requirements, codes of practice and industry standards; Litter conditions and how this affects the flock; Accommodation and shelter; Feed and...