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 622266
- Research Portal Profile
Profile
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). I recently 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.
Teaching
Module Coordinator
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- RG12610 - Sgiliau Astudio a Chyfathrebu (FDSC)
- VE20340 - Principles of Science (year 2)
- RD12610 - Study and Communication Skills
Tutor
- BR30820 - Livestock Production Science
- RD22420 - Applied Nutrition of Horses
- BR21920 - Food, Farming and the Environment
- BG12410 - Sgiliau Astudio a Chyfathrebu
- BG30820 - Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw
- BR13320 - Applied Animal Biology
- VE10320 - Principles of Science
- BR12410 - Study and Communication Skills
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- RD12610 - Study and Communication Skills
- RD20620 - Science and Technology in Agriculture
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- BR20720 - Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
Lecturer
- RD20620 - Science and Technology in Agriculture
- BG34820 - Datblygiadau mewn Amaethyddiaeth
- BRM5420 - Livestock Production Science
- BBM6420 - Manwl Fagu Da Byw
- BR30820 - Livestock Production Science
- BR34820 - Advances in Agriculture
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- BR20720 - Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
- BRM6420 - Research Methods in the Biosciences
- RD12610 - Study and Communication Skills
- BG30820 - Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw
- VE10320 - Principles of Science
- BRS0060 - Integrated Year in Industry
- BRM0320 - Livestock Nutrition
Coordinator
- RG12610 - Sgiliau Astudio a Chyfathrebu (FDSC)
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- RD12610 - Study and Communication Skills
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- VE20340 - Principles of Science (year 2)
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Research
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.
Research Groups
- Parasitology and Helminth Control