Dr Rhys Jones
Darlithydd Gwyddor Da Byw a’r Amgylchedd (Cyfrwng Cymraeg)
Contact Details
- Email: raj22@aber.ac.uk
- Office:2.08 Edward Llwyd Building
- Phone: +44 (0) 1970 2266
- Research Portal Profile (https://research.aber.ac.uk/en/persons/4db47966-3dd9-49e9-bc45-01fdf9f50a84)
I graduated from Aberystwyth University with a BSc (First Class) degree in Agriculture with Animal Science (2013) and an MSc (Distinction) in Livestock Science (2014). In 2017, I completed a PhD at Aberystwyth University entitled ‘Epidemiology of Rumen Fluke (Calicophoron daubneyi) on Welsh Farms. During the PhD, I utilized molecular and computational modelling techniques to investigate the epidemiology of rumen fluke infections within its ruminant and intermediate snail host. I was appointed as a lecturer in Livestock Science at IBERS, Aberystwyth University in September 2017.
I’m originally from north Wales, where I was raised on an upland beef and sheep farm. I still take a keen interest in the family farm as well as wider Agriculture issues. My other interest include football and rugby.
Welsh medium teaching group lead at DLS
FDSc Agriculture scheme coordinator
Member of Farming Connect Programme Board
- AB1 Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes (BG20720)
- AB1 Prosiect Ymchwil Amaethyddiaeth (BG32620)
- AB1 Applied Livestock Nutrition (RD20920)
- AB1 Maeth Cymhwysol Da Byw (RG20920)
Module Coordinator
- AB1 Applied Nutrition of Horses (RD22420)
- AB1 Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals (BR20720)
- AB1 Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw (BG30820)
- AB2 Hot Topics in Parasite Control (BRM0920)
- AB1 Infection and Immunity (BRM1620)
- AB1 Integrated Year in Industry (BRS0060)
- AB1 Livestock Production Science (BR30820)
- AB1 Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes (BG20720)
- AB1 Research Methods (BR27520)
- AB1 Skills for the Agricultural Industry (RD18820)
- AB1 Skills for the Agricultural Industry (BR18820)
Tutor
- AB1 Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals (BR20720)
- AB1 Cyflwyniad i Systemau Cynhyrchu a Gwyddor Da Byw (BG17020)
- AB1 Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw (BG30820)
- AB1 Introduction to Livestock Production and Science (BR17020)
- AB1 Livestock Nutrition (BRM0320)
- AB2 Livestock Production Science (BRM5420)
- AB1 Livestock Production Science (BR30820)
- AB1 Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes (BG20720)
- AB2 Manwl Fagu Da Byw (BBM6420)
Lecturer
My research interests lie within the field of veterinary parasitology. I’m particularly interested in developing sustainable parasite control techniques for livestock producers. Ongoing research projects focus on liver fluke, rumen fluke, intermediate snail host Galba truncatula and gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle and sheep. Recently I have utilised environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, deep amplicon sequencing, spatial and temporal modelling, traditional parasitology methods, and precision livestock technology to meet research aims.
- Parasitology and Helminth Control
In: Veterinary Record, 02.12.2025.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
In: International Journal for Parasitology, 17.11.2025.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
In: Animal, Vol. 18, No. 6, 101156, 30.06.2024.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
In: Parasitology, Vol. 151, No. 11, 03.12.2024, p. 1201-1224.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
In: Environmental DNA, Vol. 6, No. 1, e371, 06.02.2024.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review