Bovine TB (bTB) is a notifiable disease in the UK caused by Mycobacterium bovis. Disease can be carried and spread by a variety of other species, and it is also a zoonosis (humans can be infected). Development of disease is...

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.

At the end of this module, you should be able to understand how resistance develops in bacteria and how resistant bacteria spread, appreciate the role of government and industry led initiatives in reducing or responsible use of antibiotics and gain...

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...

Project Aims: 

• To investigate the practicalities and benefits of contamination mapping on a commercial farm in a bid to tackle anthelmintic failure issues.
• Farmers need to find ways to reduce...

The clinical signs of trace element deficiency in sheep are often insidious in onset and usually present as poorly grown lambs in late summer/early autumn.

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.

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

Using technology to measure and monitor pasture: Erw Fawr grows grass well but we need to make better use of that...

This is a half day course with a separate assessment at a later date.  Following successful completion you will be issued a certificate of competence which can be used to purchase the sheep dip.

If you need to buy or...

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...