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New guidelines for tackling wildlife disease

An animal expert from Scotland’s Rural College has been working with French colleagues to investigate ways of integrating wildlife into disease management processes. Professor Mike Hutchings, Head of…

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27/08/2019

Barony hosts rural safety event

Scotland’s Rural College is hosting a new rural crime prevention and fire safety event at its Barony Campus next week to help reduce risks and dangers on farms. The event, organised by NFU Scotland…

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27/08/2019

Space Agency launches Lyme app

A new project that aims to prevent the occurrence of Lyme disease in the Northern Hemisphere has been officially launched in the Highlands.…

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22/08/2019

New model for disease surveillance

Providing one-to-one advice to veterinary practitioners, leveraging big data, and integrated testing in one specialist laboratory are at the centre of a new model of farm animal disease surveillance.…

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21/08/2019

Ahead of the herd

Applied Animal Science graduate Rachel Gateley proved she was ahead of the herd when she won a top award for her final degree project.…

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20/08/2019

Branching out

Those who think forestry is all about felling simply can’t see the wood for the trees. This is according to the person charged with revamping the subject at Scotland’s Rural College.…

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19/08/2019

Eggstra special award for Poultry Production student

Poultry Production student Claire Strathern is eggstatic after winning a top prize at the Scottish Egg Quality Awards.…

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19/08/2019

Inverness Veterinary Hub bid success

Scotland’s Rural College and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have made a successful bid to create a new data-driven innovation centre for veterinary science in Inverness.…

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16/08/2019

Mentors needed for farmers of the future

Agriculture students are looking for mentors to help them complete a new module launched by Scotland’s Rural College. The Enterprise Appraisal and Development module will give third year degree…

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15/08/2019

‘Here’s one I planted earlier…’

A strong demand for wood fuel means pioneering Aberdeenshire farmers are now reaping the rewards of trees planted 20 years ago.…

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12/08/2019

Cow gut DNA study finds bugs that could up meat and milk yields

Cutting-edge DNA technologies have discovered thousands of bugs in cows’ stomachs that could improve meat and dairy production, and keep cattle healthy.…

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12/08/2019

MSPs given lowdown on sustainable farming

Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee have been learning more about future sustainable agricultural policy and practices in Scotland.…

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08/08/2019