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Moredun and James Hutton Institutes combine forces for Science in Shetland
In the remote Shetland Islands, finding hands-on lab science educational opportunities can be challenging. However, thanks to Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions (SEFARI) funding, teams from the Moredun and James Hutton Institutes recently brought an exciting week of animal health science to Shetland’s Junior High Schools and local communities.
New report launched on potential interventions to tackle foodborne pathogens on livestock farms
A new report has been launched looking at the risk factors for foodborne pathogens on livestock farms and the potential interventions that may be applied to reduce the risks. The report has been produced by Moredun Research Institute and commissioned by Food Standards Scotland and Scottish Government.
Exciting development in Equine Grass Sickness case reporting
Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a devastating and complex disease of equines, which unfortunately can occur anywhere in the UK, where sadly 80% of animals suffering from it will die. In a new approach for answers, the Equine Grass Sickness Fund (EGSF) and Moredun Research Institute (MRI) launched a new project three years ago.
Increased capacity for mycoplasma testing at Moredun Scientific
Moredun Scientific has recently increased capacity for Mycoplasma testing in the Biosafety Division. Mycoplasma testing is an essential step in the development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals, ensuring that they are free from contamination.
TVG and partners to trial new vaccine to tackle bacterial infection in pigs
TVG and partners, the University of Plymouth and the University of Cambridge, have been awarded significant government funding to develop a vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting the UK pig population.
Moredun Research Institute awarded grant to tackle resistance to sheep scab treatments
The Moredun Research Institute, in collaboration with leading partners, has been awarded a £1.2M grant to explore the mechanism of resistance to the macrocyclic lactone (ML) injectables in the sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis.
Moredun announces new Scientific Director and CEO
The Moredun Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Tom McNeilly as the new Scientific Director and CEO.
Dr McNeilly, a qualified veterinary surgeon, is an immunologist and infectious disease biologist with expertise in ruminant immunology.
New model for disease surveillance
SRUC has announced changes to its disease surveillance model, providing one-to-one advice to veterinary practitioners, leveraging big data, and integrated testing in one specialist laboratory at the centre of a new model of farm animal disease surveillance.