With at least two of his daughters keen to come home to farm in the near future, Edward made the decision in 2023 to disperse the suckler herd at Hafod y Foel...

This is a 1- day training course with a certificate of training awarded upon completion.

RoMS accredited - This course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pass the RoMS (Register of Mobility Scorers) examination and gain...

Project aims:

• The aim of this project is to raise awareness of the first genomic breeding values (GEBV’s) available for the beef industry...

This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between January – March 2024

Project Update - Tackling lameness in beef cattle

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...

Agricultural and horticultural work are recognised as areas that give rise to a high level of workplace injuries and health issues. Working in horticulture involves a variety of tasks such as planting, pruning, harvesting, operating machinery, and applying chemicals which...

The British Cattle Veterinary Association ( BCVA ) together with the Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board (CHCSB) have developed a programme of foot trimming and treatment courses aimed at providing farmers with the most up to date training delivered by...

This online masters level module will look at the principles of livestock nutrition in a broad context, covering evaluation of feeds as well as the principles of metabolism and nutritional requires of the animal. We will explore the of the...