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

Respiratory disease is a major cause of loss to the UK sheep industry through mortality and poor health. This course covers four specific respiratory diseases - pasteurellosis, atypical pneumonia, parasitic bronchitis and lung abscesses.

There are a variety of eye conditions which affect sheep in the UK; diagnosis is important in order to ensure the correct treatment is given. In this course we cover; Periorbital Eczema, Pink Eye / Snow Blindness (Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis, or...

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 explains how to use Estimated Breeding Values when purchasing a hill ram, helping sheep farmers to select the most profitable sires for their flock.

Project Aims and Objectives:

The main aim of this project is to diagnose the causes of lameness...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

Maximising liveweight gain off grass: We sell our beef cattle as stores but following changes to the business we plan to finish cattle next...

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...

Course duration can vary please check with your chosen provider - a certificate of competence will be awarded upon completion. This training course will be a mix of both practical and theory elements.

This training course will give you the...