Main Objectives

• To reduce production costs through improved grassland management.
• There is much potential for learning and improvement with the Stabiliser herd, which is still in its infancy.
• Focus on reducing...

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.

Project aims:

• Assess the...

Project aims: 

• Using standardised pre-milking routines, this project aims to improve milk quality and reduce milking time, teat damage and mastitis cases. Increased yields and opportunities to qualify for somatic cell count/bactoscan...

Project aims: 

• This project will focus on disease prevention in calves and youngstock, looking at best practice and management tools to reduce respiratory diseases.
• The project will...

Johne's disease (paratuberculosis) is a chronic enteritis of adult cattle and sheep caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). The main signs in cattle are progressive weight loss and chronic diarrhoea. Diagnosis and control are difficult. If your herd has...

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...

Genomics is the study of an organism’s entire genome and encompasses the genome’s structure, functions, evolution and mapping. Genomic approaches can be used to improve many factors, including the sustainability and productivity of a flock, herd or crop through strategic...

Assessing soil health & rectifying soil compaction

Since converting to dairy in 2018, Nant y Fran has made significant investment in infrastructure and has focused on producing high quality grass, multi-cut grass silage...