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SRUC joins £3.75m research programme to tackle mosquito and midge-borne diseases

SRUC is joining a major four-year research programme to improve the UK’s preparedness for mosquito and midge-borne diseases affecting people, livestock and wildlife.…

SRUC
09/10/2026

Healthy Cats and Dogs AMR study expands to vet practices and animal shelters

A national study is expanding to vet practices and animal shelters to improve understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy cats and dogs. …

SRUC
08/10/2026

Another successful year for the endangered corncrakes

One of the most distinctive sounds on Skye was heard across the island again this summer thanks largely to the continued efforts of crofters. The Skye Crofting and Corncrake Partnership - supported by SAC Consulting (part of SRUC) - has found new ways of encouraging the elusive brown birds, including changing how land is managed.…

SAC Consulting
06/10/2026

Waste milk proteins transformed into sustainable materials

An innovation company is turning waste milk proteins into high-value sustainable materials thanks to a collaboration with SRUC through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded Digital Dairy Chain programme.…

SRUC
28/09/2026

SRUC ranked second in UK for Animal Science and Agriculture

SRUC has been ranked second in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture in The Guardian University Guide 2027.…

SRUC
23/09/2026

Scottish beef farmers achieve lowest calving interval in a decade, SRUC report finds

The calving performance of Scotland’s suckler beef herd continues to improve, according to a new report from SRUC, produced as part of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Research Programme.…

SRUC
08/09/2026

SRUC graduate wins Texel Sheep Society prize for sheep research

Heather McGee, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Agriculture at SRUC Barony campus, was presented with the Texel Sheep Society Education Award for the best honours dissertation on a sheep-related topic at SRUC’s recent graduation ceremony.…

SRUC
07/09/2026

Nation's favourite cat and dog name

LUNA is the UK’s most popular pet name, according to a major new survey of our furry friends.…

SRUC
31/08/2026

Too much or too little – is this the future for Scottish water?

We are approaching the end of another very dry summer, where regions across Scotland have experienced sustained periods of low flow, lack of rain and reduce groundwater levels. We have seen land managers having to adapt, think outside the box or prioritise land to sustain yields and reduce the negative impact of a changing climate. Thankfully we have had cooler temperatures, and higher rainfall than our neighbours in England and Wales, but the impact has still been felt across Scotland.…

SAC Consulting
31/08/2026

Crop updates: late August 2026

Whilst there are still crops to harvest, some crops such as oilseed rape are already going in in some areas, and the hope is for rapid emergence to outpace the risk of flea beetle and slug damage. This will be helped by the warm soil temperatures and recent rain showers. Advice on varieties, managing pests and disease at emergence of autumn sown crops is provided in this report.…

SRUC
31/08/2026

SRUC Agriculture student wins Norvite Scholarship for research into cattle welfare

An SRUC student whose award-winning research explored ways to improve cattle welfare has been recognised with the prestigious Norvite Scholarship as she graduates with a First-Class Honours degree in Agriculture. …

SRUC
28/08/2026

SRUC celebrates more than 330 graduates at Bute Hall

More than 330 students have celebrated their achievements at SRUC’s graduation ceremonies in Glasgow.…

SRUC News
28/08/2026