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Experts Convene to Discuss the Role of Livestock Production in Future Food Security
The Moredun Foundation host a landmark panel discussion with over 100 representatives from the agricultural and food sectors gathered to discuss the essential role livestock plays in producing sustainable, affordable, and high-quality food while addressing environmental and economic challenges.
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.
Biotangents set to revolutionise dairy farming industry as investment round announced
Technology developed by Scottish biotech Biotangents, which has announced its latest investment round, is set to revolutionise the dairy farming industry with the world’s fastest on-farm, point-of-care diagnostic device aimed at addressing disease in dairy cows. Bovine mastitis alone is estimated to cost the global dairy farming industry around £20 billion every year, costing the average UK dairy farm up to £25,000 per annum.
Scottish biotech secures £2.3 million investment
Biotangents has secured £2.3m in a funding round led by Eos and British Business Investments, alongside existing investors Kelvin Capital and Scottish Enterprise and will commence on-farm trials across the UK and internationally later next year.
Based on the Pentland Science Park in Midlothian Science Zone, the innovative animal health diagnostics company claims to be developing the world’s fastest on-farm, point-of-care diagnostic device for addressing disease in dairy cows.
Source: Business Insider
A step in the right direction for treatment of Cryptosporidiosis
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Dundee in collaboration with Moredun Scientific has revealed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in calves. This parasitic infection, caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, is a significant concern for farmers, particularly as it leads to severe diarrhoea in young livestock and can result in substantial losses including reduced weight-gain.
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.
Green Bioactives awarded £100,000 Scottish Enterprise SMART grant to propel biomanufacturing innovation in personal care
Green Bioactives (GBL), a pioneering world-class company in the discovery, development and sustainable production of high value plant-based products, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £100,000 Scottish Enterprise SMART grant.
Midlothian biotech receives £650,000 follow-on investment
OGI Bio’s advanced bioreactors and automated systems streamline microbial growth, optimising product development in diverse sectors. The funding will accelerate expansion in the UK, EU, and US biotechnology sectors.