Dr Rhys Jones

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.

Module Coordinator

• RG20920 - Maeth Cymhwysol Da Byw
• RD20920 - Applied Livestock Nutrition
• BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
• BG32620 - Prosiect Ymchwil Amaethyddiaeth

Coordinator

• RG20920 - Maeth Cymhwysol Da Byw
• RD20920 - Applied Livestock Nutrition
• BG32620 - Prosiect Ymchwil Amaethyddiaeth
• BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes

Moderator

• RG23420 - Systemau Cynhyrchu Da Byw
• BR28020 - Livestock Production and Management
• BR21020 - Farm Business Management and Appraisal
• RD22520 - Business Budgeting and Appraisal
• RD22520 - Business Budgeting and Appraisal

Tutor

• RD22420 - Applied Nutrition of Horses
• RD18820 - Skills for the Agricultural Industry
• BRS0060 - Integrated Year in Industry
• BRM6160 - MRes Dissertation (B)
• BRM1620 - Infection and Immunity
• BRM0920 - Hot Topics in Parasite Control
• BR30820 - Livestock Production Science
• BR27520 - Research Methods
• BR20720 - Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
• BR18820 - Skills for the Agricultural Industry
• BG30820 - Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw
• BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes

Lecturer

• RD22420 - Applied Nutrition of Horses
• BRM5420 - Livestock Production Science
• BRM0320 - Livestock Nutrition
• BR30820 - Livestock Production Science
• BR20720 - Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
• BR17020 - Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
• BG30820 - Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw
• BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
• BG17020 - Cyflwyniad i Systemau Cynhyrchu a Gwyddor Da Byw
• BBM6420 - Manwl Fagu Da Byw

Grader

• BRM3560 - Dissertation
• BRM1620 - Infection and Immunity
• BR36440 - Research Project

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.

Welsh medium teaching group lead at DLS

FDSc Agriculture scheme coordinator

Member of Farming Connect Programme Board

• Parasitology and Helminth Control