Counting sheep
The Scottish sheep industry needs to process more animals at home and develop markets outside of the European Union in order to meet future challenges, new research has found. read more
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Raising the bar on positive animal welfare
A review of positive animal welfare has found it represents an important evolution from the wider concept of animal welfare. read more
The sheep of things to come
Research looking at ways of breeding sheep and goats to cope with climate change has found significant variations in how individual animals respond to fluctuating weather conditions. read more
Implementing a new model of disease surveillance
Following an internal consultation, Scotland’s Rural College will progress with the new model of disease surveillance announced in August 2019. read more
“Proud” students awarded for farm work
Two student farmers at SRUC Aberdeen have been recognised by the Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS). read more