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). 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.
Teaching
Module Coordinator
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- RD20720 - Science and Technology in Agriculture
- RG20720 - Gwyddor a Thechnoleg mewn Amaethyddiaeth
Coordinator
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- RD20720 - Science and Technology in Agriculture
- RG20720 - Gwyddor a Thechnoleg mewn Amaethyddiaeth
Lecturer
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- BR30820 - Livestock Production Science
- BRM0320 - Livestock Nutrition
- BR34820 - Advances in Agriculture
- BRM6420 - Research Methods in the Biosciences
- BRS0060 - Integrated Year in Industry
- BG30820 - Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw
- VE10320 - Principles of Science
- BBM6420 - Manwl Fagu Da Byw
- BRM5420 - Livestock Production Science
- BG34820 - Datblygiadau mewn Amaethyddiaeth
- BR20720 - Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- BR17020 - Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
- RD22420 - Applied Nutrition of Horses
Tutor
- BR21920 - Food, Farming and the Environment
- BG20720 - Maeth Anifeiliaid Fferm, Ceffylau ac Anifeiliaid Anwes
- BG30820 - Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw
- VE10320 - Principles of Science
- BR20720 - Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
- RD22420 - Applied Nutrition of Horses
- BG13320 - Bioleg Cymhwysol Anifeiliad
- BR30820 - Livestock Production Science
- BRS0060 - Integrated Year in Industry
- BRM6160 - MRes Dissertation (B)
- BRM1620 - Infection and Immunity
- RD18820 - Skills for the Agricultural Industry
- BR18820 - Skills for the Agricultural Industry
- BRM0920 - Hot Topics in Parasite Control
- BR27520 - Research Methods
Course Viewer
Grader
Moderator
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.
Responsibilities
Welsh medium teaching group lead at DLS
FDSc Agriculture scheme coordinator
Member of Farming Connect Programme Board
Research Groups
- Parasitology and Helminth Control