This module will cover key practices involved in the early management of lambs to support their health, welfare, and productivity. It will cover techniques for fostering orphaned or rejected lambs, as well as the correct procedures for docking and castration—essential...
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October - December 2023
This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.
The course will cover the following points: What is Biosecurity? Equipment required for maintenance of biosecurity; How to obtain the required equipment; Reasons for biosecurity and site...
Calf scour (diarrhoea) is the most common disease in pre-weaned calves, accounting for 50% of deaths.
Scour can result in high economic losses, but can be controlled and prevented.
Scour rates are often underestimated on farms, with up to 80%...
Bluetongue has recently (September 2024) entered the UK via midges blown over the English Channel. In this course we introduce Bluetongue and cover clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.
African Swine Fever (ASF) is widely regarded as one of the most serious and damaging diseases affecting pigs. It is caused by an Arborvirus and has at least 22 distinct genotypes; pathogenesis varies between these genotypes. The virus is completely...
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of training issued following completion.
This course is designed to prepare you to gain the IPPC permit. The course will guide you through the requirements of the IPPC so you...
Piglet mortality rates in Wales can be as much as 20%, with half of these deaths occurring within the first 3 days of life. This module will help you identify and reduce known risks in order to minimise piglet mortality...
Understand the basics of how to care for and manage bees, for honey production.
