Fascioliasis is caused by liver fluke infestation. Fascioliasis can have a significant financial impact, with immediate losses of up to 10% resulting from the acute and subacute forms of the disease. Chronic disease can halve profits by reducing lamb crop...
Eye disease in sheep can be extremely painful, causing permanent blindness. It can significantly reduce feeding and condition. There are a variety of eye conditions affecting UK sheep and diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. In this course we cover; ...
Investigating the potential of a diverse forage mix for winter feeding
Pencwm is farmed by Berwyn and Hedydd Lloyd along with their son Gruff where they run a closed herd of...
New technology has the potential to improve efficiency for sheep farmers and drive profitability. The key behind most technologies is data - collecting, comparing and utilising information to make better decisions that help drive farm efficiency. There are a range...
This is a 2 day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
Available for applicants who have previously completed a machine sheep shearing course through the Farming Connect Programme and now...
All animals carry parasites which have evolved to live either internally or externally on specific species. Some of the parasites are benign, while others are pathological. All poultry keepers should ensure that parasites are kept to a minimum as the...
This is a 2- day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
The Machine Sheep Shearing will give you the information to be able to set up, maintain, lubricate and adjust...
To be a true block calving system the fertility and condition of your cows is paramount. It is important to know your figures and percentages. Kate Burnby...
This module describes the identification, prevention and treatment of a number of common poultry respiratory.
This module explains beef suckler cow feeding, monitoring of body condition score, consideration for different management systems and specific nutritional disorders.
