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Veterinary nurses to receive advanced critical care training

Veterinary nurses to receive advanced critical care training

The Sir Hamish McTavish Memorial Fund aims to improve veterinary care for animals. Scholarships made available for up to three...

Project to explore climate’s impact on hedgehogs

Project to explore climate’s impact on hedgehogs

The inside of a footprint tracking tunnel, being used to monitor hedgehog activity. Researchers will look at winter food sources...

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Researchers trace origins of zoonoses to Neolithic period

Researchers trace origins of zoonoses to Neolithic period

From the earliest days of animal farming, conditions were created for goats to become reservoirs of Brucella Melitensis. Study explores...

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Scientists discover how ticks protect themselves from Lyme disease

Scientists discover how ticks protect themselves from Lyme disease

Ticks have an entirely different immune system from other insects. Finding could pave way to new interventions How ticks can...

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‘Outstanding scientist’ made Roslin Institute director

‘Outstanding scientist’ made Roslin Institute director

Prof Riley will take up her new post later this year. Professor Eleanor Riley succeeds David Hume   The Roslin...

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Airport opens new 'luxury' terminal for animals

Airport opens new ‘luxury’ terminal for animals

The terminal features "departure lounges" where horses and livestock can rest while their travel documents are being processed. Terminal ‘sets...