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.

Aim of the project:

The project will aim to look at two aspects, firstly to investigate the...

Neonatal calf diseases present a significant challenge to calf health, welfare, and farm profitability in the UK. A range of diseases contribute to morbidity and mortality aside from scour and pneumonia in calves during the first month of life. Many...

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...

Mastitis in dairy cattle is almost always caused by bacterial infection. This module will help you determine which bacteria are causing mastitis on your farm and how you should respond.

Project aims:

• To compare the benefits of genomic testing against parental average data when selecting which bulls to use on which cows for the best...

This module explores the causes and prevention of abortion in cattle.