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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Roslin: Research found that intensive farming and trade drove spread of livestock infection
The growth of international trade routes between continents aided the expansion of a common livestock disease, research shows, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Nutreco invests in biotech firm Roslin Technologies Limited
Nutreco announced on November 3 it has taken a minority share in Scotland, UK-based Roslin Technologies Limited in the company's recently closed Series A funding round.
Monday, October 10, 2022
Roslin: Radiography could transform poultry breeding
A fast, safe method of analysing bone density in live hens could help poultry producers select the optimum birds with which to breed and improve animal health and welfare, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Roslin: CTLGH award helps bring genetic gains to smallholders
The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) has been awarded a further US$17.4 million of funding to support its work over the next five years in bringing the benefits of research in genetics to livestock production in low ...
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Roslin: DNA study could help breed virus-resistant poultry
Poultry could be bred to resist damaging viral infections, following a study of genes linked to chicken immunity, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Roslin: Animal disease centre gets funding from Scotland, UK government
A centre of expertise on animal disease, involving scientists from the Roslin Institute, has won support from the government of Scotland, the United Kingdom.
Monday, June 20, 2022
Roslin: UK scientists join forces to tackle bird flu
A team of UK experts, including scientists from the Roslin Institute, is undertaking a £1.5 million (US$1.8 million) project to develop strategies to battle bird flu.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Roslin: Foot-and-Mouth Disease study may inform long-term vaccines
Detailed insights into how the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) interacts with immune cells aids understanding of how it can cause persistent infection in some animals, the Roslin Insitute said.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Roslin: National assessment highlights research excellence of Royal School of Veterinary Studies
In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS), of which the Roslin Institute is a part, and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been ranked ...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Roslin: Public dialogue to explore views on gene editing
A public dialogue on genome editing in farmed animals could help to shape responsible research and innovation as the technologies develop, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Roslin: Stakeholder study seeks to map future of UK livestock
Researchers are to work with stakeholders in UK livestock to seek consensus on the sector's increasingly contested role in the economy, against a backdrop of climate change targets, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
UK ministerial visit to Roslin-based Agritech Hub highlights data potential
Jo Churchill, Minister for Agri-Innovation and Climate Adaptation at the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), visited the Easter Bush Agritech Hub based at the Roslin Innovation Centre on April 26, the Roslin I ...
Monday, April 18, 2022
Roslin scientist recognised for animal welfare research
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has attributed the Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award to Dr. Jessica Martin, senior lecturer in physiology and animal welfare at the Roslin Institute and the Royal ...
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Pioneering scientist appointed as director of Roslin Institute
An expert in gene editing has been appointed as director of the Roslin Institute, with immediate effect.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Roslin: Partnership aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance
African fellows' recent visit to the Roslin Institute in the United Kingdom has created an opportunity for training, mentorship and strengthening collaboration, the institute said.

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