Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) aim to predict the genetic potential of an animal and predict how an animal’s genes will be expressed in its progeny.

Fascioliasis is caused by liver fluke infestation. Fascioliasis can have a significant financial impact, with immediate losses of up to 10% resulting from the acute and subacute forms of the disease. Chronic disease can halve profits by reducing lamb crop...

Dylasau Uchaf are keen to reduce their reliance on bought in concentrate feed, specifically for their 350-380 flock (number dependent on scanning results) of crossbred mules and Welsh mules around lambing. 

Tupping begins on...

This module provides an introduction to anthelmintic resistance and sustainable use of anthelmintics  . This includes considerations around considerate dosing and use to ensure protection of animals whilst minimising resistance development, and minimising the risk of these chemicals detrimentally impacting...

Dairy cows have complex nutritional needs and feeding accounts for one of the biggest costs of production. Matching nutrition to requirements at each stage of the production cycle is critical and can be challenging to meet. This module looks at...

The challenges and opportunities to protect and enhance the environment for a dairy farm in the Tywi catchment area

Manor Avon is a 500-acre dairy farm as the main holding with an additional 200...

This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between November 2023 - January 2024

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

Gaining a better understanding of our soils and silage: we are not heavy users of purchased feeds but want to...

This is a 2 day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
Available for applicants who have previously completed a machine sheep shearing course through the Farming Connect Programme and now...

​​​​Project aims: 

• To evaluate changes in cow mature weight and cow efficiency in terms of weight of calf weaned as a percentage of cow...