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An online tool is being developed using artificial intelligence to provide convenient access to biosecurity advice for farmers. Initial development and testing of the proof of concept has produced a shiny app. Available at: https://epidemiology.sruc.ac.uk/shiny/apps/bitesize-biosecurity/
We are delighted to share with you the latest copy of the ELPEG Bulletin. The bulletins are produced every six months and summarise the biodiversity research that is happening within the Strategic Research Programme. The bulletins aim to provide a policy relevant summary of the research. The May 2025 bulletin can be accessed here. Ecosystem and Land use Stakeholder Engagement group This group is open to all stakeholders interested in the biodiversity work conducted within the Strategic Research Programme. We hold in person meetings once a year (usually in January) which provide an overview of
Welcome to this, our seventh ELPEG bulletin of the 2022-2027 RESAS Strategic Research Programme. The aim of this bulletin is to provide policy makers with updates on the research on biodiversity that is happening within the strategic research programme. The bulletin covers work from Topic D4 (Biodiversity) and the biodiversity elements within the air pollution Topic (D1). Following the positive comments received on our revised format for the October 24 bulletin we have continued with the same format. Each project has a one page summary that highlights the relevance of the project to current
Importance of farmed animals to Scotland Agriculture is a critically important industry for Scotland, contributing £2.9 billion to the economy each year, and is responsible for much of the £5 billion in food and drinks that Scotland exports annually. The sector employed 67,400 people in 2024, further underpinning its importance to Scotland’s economy. Scottish agriculture is also essential for food security. Currently, the UK is only 60% self-sufficient in food, with Scotland making an important contribution to the output, despite accounting for only 8% of the population. Key diseases that
I am a research software engineer at Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland, where I design and implement software solutions for open science applications. In addition to this, I've been involved in multiple mathematical and statistical modelling projects, e.g. developing statistical models of antimicrobial resistance and implementing novel Markovian methods with which to assess freedom from infection of groups of animals.
Ann McLaren & Nicola Lambe The objective of this work is to determine what additional data would be beneficial, alongside the existing statutory data currently recorded through ScotEID, to incorporate into a “MyFlockStats” decision-making tool to help drive efficiency in the sheep sector. This report is intended to be a preliminary feasibility study to inform any future development, commissioning and operation of a “MyFlockStats” system to assist in the improvement of efficient sheep production in Scotland as part of the aims of the Vision for Agriculture.
Powerpoint presentation providing an overview on UNC, UNC Seedcorn, UNC Platform Funding and UNC Services
We explored how source-to-sea (S2S) thinking can strengthen research collaborations and innovation across Scotland. The S2S approach focuses on the interconnections between land, freshwater, and marine systems—helping inform cross-sector decision-making, address environmental trade-offs, and promote joined-up action on environmental and societal challenges. In Scotland, recent policy initiatives have highlighted the potential of the S2S approach to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change through cross-sectoral coordination and inform nature restoration finance models. However, its