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Selective breeding in sheep could enhance resilience to climate change
Some Chios sheep are more resilient than others to temperature fluctuations. Study reveals some Chios sheep are more resilient than...
Sheep health specialist named Farm Educator of the Year
Emily Gascoigne has been named Ceva Farm Educator of the Year. Emily Gascoigne recognised for her work in animal welfare...
Researchers create inside-out ‘mini guts’ to aid poultry research
The mini-guts are the first of their kind to naturally include cells from the immune system. 3D model will support...
Compulsory poultry housing restrictions lifted
The risk of avian influenza with good bisecurity has been reduced to ‘low’. Birds keepers must maintain strict biosecurity measures...
Avian flu identified in Staffordshire
A case of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in chickens at a premises in Staffordshire. Discovery comes ahead of...
RCVS approves government proposals on temporary OVs
Temporary registrants will be able to carry out specifically-designed OV work for up to 12 months. Move will allow temporary...
Rainfall drives genetic adaptation in Ethiopian sheep, study finds
Around one-third of smallholders in Ethiopia own sheep. Finding could inform future breeding strategies in tropical countries. Ethiopian sheep adapt more...
Cows’ wellbeing may be impacted without access to outside pasture
"We hope that our research encourages farmers, retailers, government and consumers that pasture access is important for cow welfare, and...
SRUC launches new app to connect farmers and vets
The new app stores data locally before uploading it to both BCMS and SAHPS systems when the device connects to...
Study finds lasers prevent the spread of avian influenza virus
The system works by projecting a green laser across areas where wild birds aggregate. The birds see the laser as...