Disease

Project awarded £700k for early disease detection in cattle

An innovative project to develop automated and real-time monitoring of disease in cattle has been awarded nearly £700k.…

SRUC
13/11/2023

SRUC professor wins fellowship to prepare for future pandemics

A professor from SRUC has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to help inform the way policy is made – including preparation for future pandemics.…

SRUC
24/10/2023

Self-charging implantable devices will improve chronic disease treatments

With chronic diseases being a leading cause of death, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are involved in a study to develop technology which enables more accurate and efficient drug delivery.…

SRUC
20/12/2022

Highland scientists research global health risks for animals and humans

With climate change, Covid-19 and Avian Influenza posing risks to people, animals and the planet, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are expanding their focus to help assess future public health threats.…

SRUC
21/11/2022

Funding to tackle potato pests

SRUC is involved in a major new project to tackle nematodes in potatoes through the vital protection of clean land and the sustainable management of land already infested with nematodes.…

SRUC
16/08/2021

Report addresses knowledge gaps in microbial quality of beef mince

SRUC has worked with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to produce a new report designed to address knowledge gaps around the microbial quality of beef mince sold in Scotland.…

SRUC
15/06/2021

Rooting out causes of hoof condition

Researchers at SRUC are calling on native-breed horse and pony owners in Aberdeenshire to help them with the next phase of their study into laminitis.…

SRUC
11/06/2021

Novel technology helps fight against superbug infections

Researchers have reported promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implications for human health.…

SRUC
27/04/2021

AI conference to showcase deep learning in agriculture

A researcher at SRUC will speak at an international conference which is expected to attract 100,000 attendees.…

SRUC
01/04/2021

Call for action on equine disease

A national week of action encouraging people to speak out and challenge the stigma of the UK’s most prevalent equine disease is returning this year.…

SRUC
01/03/2021

Quality of life survey for calves with respiratory disease

With respiratory disease a common issue on farms in winter, views are being sought from industry on methods to measure the quality of life in cattle, particularly calves.…

SRUC
15/12/2020

BVD Stamp it Out project extended

A £5.7 million project to address Bovine Viral Diarrhoea in cattle has been extended by six months due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…

SRUC
20/10/2020