This course will detail the underlying causes of mortality and ways to reduce losses, as well as specific diseases, their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and control.

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...

This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October - December 2023

This will be a two - day practical course for all ability levels. 

For wool - handlers of all experience levels. 

• Health & Safety 

• Wool terminology

• Practical Training in wool - handling

• Packing (or pressing) and stitching woolsacks 

• Preparation guidelines for Full...

Usually a 3 day course with a certificate after completing the course successfully.

DIY AI can save you time and money by getting your cow inseminated at the right time without the stress of waiting for the technician. All aspects...

Main Objectives

• Improve business resilience by reducing cost of production.
• Utilise innovative technology to improve herd and farm performance.
• Develop a greater understanding of drivers of profitability on farm.
• Explore best practice through...

Project objectives:

• Maximise dry matter output from productive areas of the hill farm through looking at grass and forage crop options, primarily...

Project aims

• The potential cost benefit of heifer synchronisation to achieve a tight spring calving block whilst moving from an AYR (all-year-round) herd which...