This module explains the steps that commercial sheep producers should take when establishing a sheep breeding programme for their flock. It explains how to identify traits of importance for future breeding strategies and reminds them of the importance of capitalising...
Water is essential to agriculture production. In addition water is managed to supplement production with its uses comprising irrigation, spraying, drinking for livestock, and washing (vegetables, livestock buildings). In the UK water for agriculture is obtained either directly from rain...
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.
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
Performance recording of sheep: to increase the efficiency of our business by using technology to determine which animals perform the best in...
This is a two-day training course which will cover instruction and practical training in the following:
• Health and safety in the industry
• Animal welfare and animal handling
• Teamwork
• Hand piece set up and comb selection...
This module describes the presentation, prevention and treatment of Johne’s Disease and other wasting diseases in sheep.
The main aim of this project is to compare the daily liveweight gain (DLWG) of lambs supplemented with different...
By the end of this module you will be able to identify your management style and understand the importance of developing your leadership skills to enhance your farming business.
Farm work requires a great deal of forethought and planning throughout...
