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.

In this course you will learn about hydatid disease in sheep; how it is spread to the flock, what clinical signs you should look out for, and how to prevent transmission of the disease and treat it. 

Getting started with regenerative farming - A How to Guide 

Cwmrisca farm is a 283ha upland farm located in Tonddu, near Bridgend. Jacob Anthony, a fifth-generation farmer, works alongside his parents...

Many post-lambing issues are related to nutrition, hygiene, and the ewe's body condition during pregnancy. Many post-lambing diseases are metabolic, but this module will cover metritis (uterine infection), mastitis (udder infection), and uterine prolapse.

Maedi Visna (MV) and Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) are two “Iceberg” diseases of sheep. While the clinical presentation of these production-limiting diseases is mild, they often cause inefficiency through subclinical disease. The extent of the problem within a flock can be...

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

Sheep genetics: to improve the specification and marketability of lambs by developing flock genetics.

Cost of production: to explore opportunities for reducing...

Who is managing safely for?

Managing Safely is unlike any other course. You’ll find a practical programme, full of step-by-step guidance, and a sharp business focus. But you’ll also find that the highly innovative format and content engages and inspires...

This course is a 1 day training course and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

This course will help you identify your style of leadership and how you can use this to lead and...

Project aims:

• This project started on 23/5/16 and is still running.
• The project will aim to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of rotational grazing. By measuring and comparing...

The UK Energy Grid is a high-voltage powered transmission network that serves Great Britain. Owned by National Grid, this network serves to connect major power stations and 225,000 substations via 220,000km overhead lines and underground power cables.