Dr Manod Williams BSc Agriculture with Animal Science (AU), MSc Livestock Science (AU), PhD Precision Livestock Farming (AU), PGCTHE (AU)

Dr Manod Williams

Darlithydd mewn Biomilfeddygaeth a Gwyddor Anifeiliaid

Department of Life Sciences

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Profile

I graduated with a BSc in Agriculture with Animal Science at IBERS, Aberystwyth University. I was then fortunate to gain a scholarship from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (CCC) to study for an MSc in Livestock Science followed by a PhD in the livestock sciences again at IBERS. My PhD focused on the development of techniques to automatically identify the behaviour of pasture-based dairy cows using discrete sensors, ultimately to support farmers as a management tool. As part of the CCC scholarship, I was involved in the development of Welsh-medium teaching provision in the field of Livestock Production Systems. I currently teach Livestock Production Systems to all undergraduate FdSc and BSc scheme years as well as MSc students. I also contribute to several other modules including Livestock Nutrition, Critical Review and Research Methods.  

Teaching

Module Coordinator
Coordinator
Lecturer
Tutor
Moderator
Grader

Research

My research interests lie in the area of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) techniques to assist farmers in the management of their livestock. PLF is already contributing to the management of livestock at farm level, allowing farmers, veterinary practitioners and others involved to get more information on how their animals are behaving and performing. With this information, it may be possible to identify issues earlier, including issues leading to poor performance and welfare. 

Responsibilities

I coordinate and teach on several undergraduate and postgraduate modules with a focus on Livestock Production Systems at the Department of Life Sciences (DLS). I am also the Director of Marketing and Recruitment for DLS.

Research Groups

  • Sustainable Grassland Systems and Agri-Food