Piglet mortality rates in Wales can be as much as 20%, with half of these deaths occurring within the first 3 days of life. This module will help you identify and reduce known risks in order to minimise piglet mortality...

African Swine Fever (ASF) is widely regarded as one of the most serious and damaging diseases affecting pigs. It is caused by an Arborvirus and has at least 22 distinct genotypes; pathogenesis varies between these genotypes. The virus is completely...

Aim of the project:

The key objective is to identify the impact of diet on the quality of the pork produced. 

As consumer attitudes are...

Renewable heat is the production of heat from technologies that are considered renewable. Renewable energy is energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power. A feasibility study will determine which technology is...

This module will explore the topic of mental health in agriculture, give tips on how to spot the signs of poor mental health in yourself and others and improve your understanding of some of the drivers behind mental health issues...

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...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight into electricity, helping to lower reliance on the grid and reduce carbon footprints. However, solar power generation is intermittent and not always synchronised with on-site electricity demand. Battery storage can address this by
storing...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion.

The workshop aims to increase trainees’ knowledge of safety and good practice as well as outlining the legislative requirements for on farm medicines use. The course also...

This course will show how combining physical security measures and hi-tech devices together with developing strong community links to stay aware of crime trends can combat the rise in rural crime effectively.

Introduction:

This  1 day training course is an introduction to the maintenance and construction of drystone walls to enable learners to undertake basic dry stone wall maintenance and construction. 

Overview in brief:
Over the duration of the course Learners will...