Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is an insect-borne virus that infects all ruminants, e.g., cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, etc. The virus spreads quickly and significantly impacts production, causing major losses.

Nervous diseases in sheep affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves and can stem from infection, toxins, genetics, or nutritional issues. Early signs require prompt attention to protect flock health. 

New technology has the potential to improve efficiency for sheep farmers and drive profitability. The key behind most technologies is data - collecting, comparing and utilising information to make better decisions that help drive farm efficiency. There are a range...

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 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...

Project Aims:

• The aim of this project is to raise awareness of the first genomic breeding values (GEBV’s) available for the beef industry...

This module describes how to determine practical targets for the optimum fertility of beef cattle herds.

Project aims:

• To compare the benefits of genomic testing against parental average data when selecting which bulls to use on which cows for the best...