Body Condition Score (BCS) is a simple, cheap, and effective way to monitor the health and nutritional status of the flock. It uses the assessment of the amount of fat cover and muscle mass across the lumbar spine to give...
The British Cattle Veterinary Association ( BCVA ) together with the Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board (CHCSB) have developed a programme of foot trimming and treatment courses aimed at providing farmers with the most up to date training delivered by...
This module is an introduction to the importance of rare and native breeds and their use in sustainable agriculture.
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
To investigate ways of improving on our rotational grazing system to maximise the value of grass reseeds and to reduce feed costs...
This is a 1 day workshop with a certificate of attendance issued upon completion.
This workshop has been designed to deliver practical, useful information to help you care for the calf in its early months.
Aimed at stockmen on farm...
Border Disease (BD) is classed as one of the “iceberg diseases” of sheep, it is a viral infection that affects sheep worldwide. In this module you will learn about clinical signs and treatment, prevention and control of the disease.
We think of worms in sheep causing dirty back ends and severe weight loss but worms can reduce growth rate by 50% with no clinical signs. Effective worm control means better performance and hence profitability.
Further information on anthelmintic resistance...
