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Featured Projects

These research projects have been categorised as relevant to: 

  • Policy 
  • Protecting Human Health 
  • Industry Competitiveness 
  • Animal Welfare 

Our work aims to translate research into benefits for animal health, the rural economy and environment. 

The work that we do is often reported in scientific publications. During 2007 we published 31 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and produced many more presentations for scientific conferences.

If you want more information on our work, please use the contact details to get in touch.

Epidemiology, Population Health & Infectious Disease Control (EPIC)

This initiative links six partners, including epidemiologists of international reputation from Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities to complement the core research skills and facilities of the RERAD (formerly SEERAD) sponsored Main Research Providers (MRPs) of: Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute (MLURI), Moredun Research Institute and SAC.

Nutritional Control Of Parasitism In Sheep

The rapid development of drench resistance and the increased popularity of organic farming require a reduction in our reliance on anthelmintics to control gastrointestinal nematode parasites (worms).

Simulation Modelling Of Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis In Dairy Systems

Paratuberculosis is a chronic, infectious disease of ruminants that results in chronic weight loss and particularly in cattle a profuse diarrhoea.