Parasites are a hazard for all pigs but those kept in more intensive conditions and in permanently occupied areas that are never washed are more likely to build-up significant worm populations that can become a burden to the animals.

The three most common eye conditions seen in cattle in the UK are Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), Bovine iritis and Ocular squamous cell carcinoma. These conditions can significantly affect the animal’s vision, and ultimately impact health and productivity.

This is a two – day advanced level training course which will cover instruction and practical training in the following:

The Advanced Shearing course will help those that can already competently shear a sheep to improve their skills further by...

In this course you will learn how to use genetic evaluation results to select the best breeding stock for your beef herd. We will discuss how performance is affected by both genetic and non-genetic factors, but it is the genetics...

In this module you will learn about the different technologies available for the dairy sector and their benefits.

Main Objectives

• To develop the efficiency of the business through best practice, and to high ethical standards.
• To engage more effectively with the end market.

Llysun Farm Facts

Demonstration Site Project

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This training will introduce the value of mobility scoring, explain good approaches to take and detail the minimum expected requirement for the Universal Action under the Sustainable Farming Scheme, launching in 2026.

Aim of the project: 

The use of sexed semen on spring block calving, grass based herds has been limited or non-existent since its...

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 current situation with Sheep Scab...