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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.…
- SRUC
- 21/08/2019
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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.…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2019
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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.…
- SRUC
- 19/08/2019
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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.…
- SRUC
- 19/08/2019
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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.…
- SRUC
- 16/08/2019
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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…
- SRUC
- 15/08/2019
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‘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.…
- SRUC
- 12/08/2019
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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.…
- SRUC
- 12/08/2019
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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.…
- SRUC
- 08/08/2019
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FAS issues body conditioning scoring tips amid reports of more caesareans
The importance of managing body conditioning scores has been highlighted following reports of an increased number of caesarean sections in calving cows.…
- SRUC
- 06/08/2019
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First-class mum
Silvia Divine has managed to juggle the challenges of getting married and having a baby with her studies to gain a first-class honours degree in Horticulture.…
- SRUC
- 06/08/2019
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Wyoming students get taste of Scotland
Students from the University of Wyoming enjoyed a summer study tour to Scotland with the support of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2019