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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreEquine 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....
Read MoreThe Scottish Government is continuing to provide financial support to the sheep industry to develop an OPA disease control programme with a pilot scheme now in its second year. The...
Read MoreThe relatively low and later incidence of liver fluke in recent years shouldn’t make sheep farmers complacent this autumn and winter, say the Sustainable Control of Parasites of Sheep (SCOPS)...
Read MoreA 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...
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