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Date Posted: 21.01.2025

Pig studies support ongoing Covid-19 research

Studies in large mammals offer new avenues for understanding severe Covid-19 infections and developing effective treatments. Scientists are studying pigs to understand how Covid-19 affects humans, aiming to advance the...

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Date Posted: 14.01.2025

Application of new technology to make an affordable anti-parasite vaccine

Scientists at the Moredun Research Institute, near Edinburgh, and the Pirbright Institute, in Surrey, have been awarded a £1.7 million grant over three years by the Bill & Melinda Gates...

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Date Posted: 20.12.2024

A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

Wishing all our members and industry supporters a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

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Date Posted: 20.12.2024

Professor Simon Doherty

Moredun colleagues and our Moredun Foundation Regional Advisors were deeply saddened by the death of Professor Simon Doherty. Simon was internationally recognized for his work promoting One Health approaches to...

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Date Posted: 05.12.2024

Moredun and James Hutton Institutes combine forces for Science in Shetland

A Week of Hands-On Learning about Animal Disease Control In the remote Shetland Islands, finding hands-on lab science educational opportunities can be challenging. However, thanks to Scottish Environment, Food and...

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Date Posted: 05.12.2024

Press release: Experts Convene to Discuss the Role of Livestock Production in Future Food Security...

The Moredun Foundation hosted a landmark panel discussion on Friday, 29th November, at the Pentland Science Park, Penicuik, exploring “The Role of Livestock Production in Future Food Security: Challenges and...

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Date Posted: 03.12.2024

SCOPS & COWS PRESS RELEASE: On-the-ground evidence adds weight to SCOPS-COWS warnings of higher risk...

  The number of positive liver fluke cases is beginning to rise, in line with the statement made by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of...

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Date Posted: 26.11.2024

Experts Gather to Discuss the Role of Livestock Production in Future Food Security

The Moredun Foundation is set to host a pivotal panel discussion on “The Role of Livestock Production in Future Food Security: Challenges and Opportunities from Different Sectors”. Taking place on...

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Date Posted: 14.11.2024

Press Release: 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...

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Date Posted: 06.11.2024

Press Release: 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....

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