Summary of Parasitology project work at Tyn Y Pant to date
The three main areas to address at Tyn Y Pant were;
- Roundworm burden in lambs and first grazing season ewe lambs and yearlings.
- Fluke control.
- Thin ewes at lambing.
1. Roundworm burden
Faecal Worm Egg counts (FECs) have been used...
Agri Lab Innovation Steward Marie Powell discovers a wealth of innovation at this year’s Royal Welsh
Richie Beef Monitor
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FC - Issue 9
Below is the 9th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
Royal Agricultural Societies Recognise Achievements of Director at Menter a Busnes
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