SEFARI scientists are investigating the potential benefits of supplementary soluble indigestible fibres for promoting healthy weight loss.
Recently there has been a rapid increase in the spread and number of non-native tree pests and pathogens around the world. Traditionally the impact of tree diseases and pests has been assessed in terms of their impact on forestry and the loss of wood products.
Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Scotland has committed to peatland restoration as part of its array of policies to tackle climate change.
Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Natural Asset Management Soil Water Resources
Arboviruses are transmitted by biting insects and cause disease in animals and humans. These viruses are spreading due to increased globalisation, international trade and travel and climate changes. Among these is bluetongue virus (BTV) transmitted by midges and causing fatal disease in sheep.
Plant and Animal Health Livestock Health
SEFARI scientists make a significant contribution to the Scottish Government’s BVD Eradication Scheme. We inform this scheme through our unique and multi-disciplinary approach that uses epidemiological, economic, social science and molecular science to explore the wide-ranging implications of BVD.
Plant and Animal Health Livestock Health Livestock Diseases Livestock Welfare
SEFARI scientists are engaged in long term research into the detection and management of anthelmintic (wormer) resistance and the development of practical strategies to help slow its spread.
Plant and Animal Health Livestock Health Livestock Diseases Livestock Welfare
We used the next generation of genomic approaches to sequence the DNA of barley to improve our understanding of this cereal’s wide-ranging adaptiveness.
Plant and Animal Health