Research
Sunfish washes up on Scottish beach
When experts from the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) are called out, it is usually to deal with strandings of seals, whales, porpoises or dolphins.…
- SRUC
- 25/09/2020
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New antibiotics usage survey seeks sheep farmers’ views
Farmers and vets are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to establish the amount of antibiotics used in the Scottish sheep industry.…
- SRUC
- 22/09/2020
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SRUC researcher scoops royal accolade
An SRUC researcher instrumental in driving forward the genetic development of UK dairy cattle has been awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Award.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 15/09/2020
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Large-scale study reveals wheat diversity for crop improvement
A team of scientists has completed one of the largest genetic analyses ever done of any agricultural crop to find desirable traits in wheat’s extensive and unexplored diversity.…
- SRUC
- 11/09/2020
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SRUC among top 50 UK universities
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been ranked joint 49th best university in the UK by Times Higher Education (THE).…
- SRUC
- 04/09/2020
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Rising to the challenge
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has appointed eight new academic fellows to lead the organisation on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.…
- SRUC
- 31/08/2020
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Scottish tea growers seeking perfect blend
When you think about where your morning cuppa comes from, you might not picture a plantation in the heart of the Scottish landscape.…
- SRUC
- 25/08/2020
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Prey depletion threatens health of marine mammals
The link between reductions in the numbers and quality of fish and squid and the health of marine mammals that feed upon them in parts of northern European waters has been highlighted in a new report.…
- SRUC
- 25/08/2020
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Eve enjoys more success
An SRUC Veterinary investigations officer is enjoying more success with her new company MI:RNA.…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2020
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Death toll of North Sea porpoises revealed
More than 16,000 dead harbour porpoises, including 2600 on UK beaches, have been found on Europe’s coastlines around the North Sea since 1990.…
- SRUC
- 18/08/2020
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Scottish agri-food sector set for recession
With the UK economy officially in recession, an economist at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has predicted a similar outcome for the Scottish agri-food sector.…
- SRUC
- 14/08/2020
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SRUC research hits Netflix
An animal behaviourist at SRUC features in a new Netflix series showcasing research using facial recognition technology to detect different emotional states in pigs.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020
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