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