If you are resident in Wales, this course is free until the end of 2023. If you would like to continue with the course after this time the fees are £100 for non-accredited CPD or £250 to access assessments and work towards 5-credits. More details at https://ibersdl.org.uk/study-options/ibers-dl-microcredentials/about-microcredentials/

An exploration of the health and welfare challenges faced by the dairy, beef and sheep, pig and poultry sectors, including disease control, economic factors and emerging models and technologies.

CQFW Level 7 - Masters Level

Course Description

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
- Disease control policies and research.
- Mechanisms for controlling disease globally, nationally and locally.
- The future cost and complexity of developing technologies and theoretical models for livestock disease diagnosis and control.

Those wishing to gain credits will be assessed via a 1500 word report (pass-mark 50%)