Moredun Research Institute has opened its upgraded High Security Unit (HSU) following a major programme of refurbishment and sustainability works, strengthening Scotland’s role in protecting animal and public health. The upgraded facility was officially opened by MP...
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The commercialisation of a louping ill (LI) vaccine, developed at Moredun, has been awarded £450k as part of a DEFRA-funded research project, following urgent calls from hill farmers experiencing severe livestock losses, predominantly in sheep. This highly important funding...
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Wishing all our members and industry supporters a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Best wishes for 2026.
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The Poultry Red Mite (PRM) is one of the most damaging ectoparasites affecting the egg-laying industry. These tiny mites feed on the blood of hens, causing irritation, stress, feather pecking...
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The Moredun Research Institute (MRI) is proud to join 34 of the UK’s foremost research agencies and institutes in launching the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group, a new alliance dedicated...
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A recent review of reports from laboratories and field experiences by experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) groups supports earlier forecasts...
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Moredun Research Institute on Thursday 30th October 2025 to learn about emerging livestock disease challenges linked to climate change and to meet...
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Moredun is delighted to welcome back Dr Valentina Busin as the new Head of the Virus Surveillance Unit (VSU). A farm animal veterinarian specialising in small ruminant health, Valentina graduated...
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Moredun Research Institute’s groundbreaking crowdfunding campaign to bring a new louping-ill vaccine to market has been featured on BBC Scotland’s Landward programme. The institute has developed a new-generation virus vaccine...
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Farmers considering whether to treat livestock for liver fluke this autumn are being urged by experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites...
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