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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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Date Posted: 01.11.2024

Scottish farmers sought to aid OPA pilot project

The 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...

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Date Posted: 30.10.2024

SCOPS & COWS PRESS RELEASE: Farmers urged to test for liver fluke in an autumn and...

The 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)...

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Date Posted: 24.10.2024

University of Dundee and Moredun Scientific – a step in the right direction for treatment...

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...

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Date Posted: 18.10.2024

Join us! Moredun Student Membership only £10 per year

Did you know that you can join the Moredun Foundation and help support our research that improves livestock health and welfare? In return you will receive regular, comprehensive, unbiased, updates...

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