This module examines how meat and milk production may be increased by selecting animals that use their feed more efficiently and in so doing, also meet climate change objectives for lower methane emissions.
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...
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
To compare the profitability of different beef finishing systems: we are currently producing bull beef from our male calves...
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate awarded following completion.
Do you keep sheep ? You can find out if they have worms or parasites by carrying out a faecal egg count.
It is well documented that...
This course is a 3-hour training workshop and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the workshop. Workshops are delivered by local vet practices pan Wales.
Workshop attendees will learn about the main causes of lamb loss...
One of the biggest challenges Welsh sheep farmers are facing is the control of ectoparasites as their resistance to chemical treatments is increasing and available effective chemical...
This module describes the practical and legal requirements for successful lambing in the UK.
This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.
This course is designed to give an overview of on-farm welfare issues associated with commercial egg production aimed at the role site Manager. Attending this course...
