With the rising incidence of resistance to broad spectrum anthelmintics in sheep systems, there is increasing interest in the use of novel methods to control helminth infections. There is also a need to reduce chemical inputs for some markets to...

Roundworms, or nematodes (especially gastro-intestinal nematodes - GIN), are some of the most common parasites of sheep. Symptoms for GIN in sheep vary dependent on the parasite present, but generally include scours, severe weight loss and anaemia. Sub-clinical cases present...

The new Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs has heard first-hand how Farming Connect is helping to promote best practice and innovation in agriculture and forestry.

Lesley Griffiths met members of the Farming Connect Demonstration Network at the...

By Dr Ruth Wonfor, IBERS

Sheep are seasonal breeders in temperate regions, meaning that they experience distinct periods of sexual activity or inactivity annually. Specifically, sheep are short day breeders, breeding at times of the year when the day length...

Farming Connect provides farm and forestry businesses in Wales with support, advice, guidance and training on both a one-to-one and group basis. 

Many services are fully funded, others are subsidised by up to 80% for eligible businesses. 

Farming Connect will be promoting the benefits of personal and strategic business development and showcasing many new ideas and initiatives which are already making a substantial contribution to improving efficiency and profitability for farmers and foresters across Wales at this...

By Sara Pedersen BSc(Hons) BVetMed CertCHP DBR MRCVS, 
RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, Farm Dynamics Ltd, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan  

Why footbath?

Footbathing plays an important role in the prevention and control of digital dermatitis (DD) alongside improved hygiene...

Farmers and foresters registered with the new Farming Connect programme can apply online for up to 80% funding for short, accredited training courses available through ‘Invest in Skills & Mentoring’, Farming Connect’s innovative new lifelong learning and development programme. Farming Connect is funded...