Mandatory Unit: Cattle Lameness
Cattle lameness is one of the most significant welfare and productivity issues in dairy farming, in this unit, learn how to identify and address lameness in cattle.
Cattle lameness is one of the most significant welfare and productivity issues in dairy farming, in this unit, learn how to identify and address lameness in cattle.
This module examines key factors in managing nutrients on your farmland to save money and improve the organic content of your soil. It is equally applicable to those within or outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
At the end of this module, you should be able to understand how resistance develops in bacteria and how resistant bacteria spread, appreciate the role of government and industry led initiatives in reducing or responsible use of antibiotics and gain...
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
Cow fertility: fertility can be a challenge as we have two calving blocks. My aim is to reduce our calving period from 12...
This is a 2- day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
The Machine Sheep Shearing will give you the information to be able to set up, maintain, lubricate and adjust...
This module examines the causes and prevention of Injurious pecking (IP) in laying hens.
Llwynmendy, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
Focus Site project: Correlation between earthworms and soil health, in addition to evaluating bokashi (fermenting organic matter)
Determine the overall soil health of all fields
Detect where there is any correlation between worm numbers, grass growth...
Understand the basics of how to care for and manage bees, for honey production.
Blowfly strike is a major economic concern for farmers with considerable prevention costs involved for all at-risk sheep.