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Dave is a researcher at the Moredun Research Institute, and his current research interests focus on improving diagnostics and control strategies for nematode infections of ruminants. His current projects include; the development and dissemination of anthelmintic resistance in Nematodirus battus; the development and generation of genomic resources for sequencing applying markers of anthelmintic resistance in the field to assess the effectiveness and impact of different control strategies on worm populations and the translation of results to relevant stakeholders; the factors that influence
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. We are making significant progress towards developing a vaccine that will reduce reliance upon chemical treatments and are offering innovative ways of explaining resistance to farmers to encourage best practice. Our research is helping to improve the health, welfare and biological efficiency in Scottish and UK livestock; this will lead to significant reductions in treatment and control costs for farmers
"Restoration of peat bogs may preserve some of the benefits they provide while having negative impacts on other uses. So, how important are they to you?" Peat bogs are useful to society in many ways – they regulate our water flows and sequester greenhouse gases while serving as a historical archive of our past and protecting unique plant and animal species. However, many peat bogs have been drained or converted to other land uses to provide other rewards such as food and timber. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Carol Kyle More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez
Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have announced a new strategic partnership they describe as ‘game-changing’ in advancing livestock health, welfare production and resilience in support of Scottish and global rural development, food security and food safety.
Red squirrel (c) Raymond Leinster "Seeing red squirrels back on our Craigiebuckler site is not only great for our staff, visitors and local community who can now enjoy watching the antics of this iconic species but this is also a really positive sign of how local restoration efforts can make a real difference to the global challenge of halting biodiversity losses" For the first time in many years, red squirrels have been spotted at the James Hutton Institute's Craigiebuckler site and near the University of Aberdeen— a promising sign that this charismatic species is making a comeback in
"By furthering links with EURAC, I hope to be able to promote scientific excellence through knowledge sharing and the developing of new opportunities to widen the James Hutton Institute’s international research collaborations" Professor Maria Nijnik, a senior scientist at the James Hutton Institute’s Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences group, has been appointed a Scientific Advisory Council member of EURAC, a research centre based in Bolzano, Italy, whose work addresses sustainability, political and social systems, and environmental science. Related content Social, Economic and
Members of Moredun's Senior Management Team will be swapping their officewear for their sleeping bags to take part in the world's largest charity sleep out event on 9th December. Social Bite's Sleep in the Park aims to raise £4 million to help break the cycle of homelessness by inviting people to come together and brave the bitter winter weather for one night.
“WWNP to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, rivers and the coast." Researchers from the James Hutton Institute and partners have produced an evidence review on river and floodplain management, as part of an Evidence Directory recently launched by the Environment Agency. The Directory aims to provide better guidance on utilising natural processes to counter flood and coastal erosion risks. It focuses on the benefits of managing flood risk across the whole catchment in a
"We woud like to know what sort of tools would help growers monitor their crops throughout the growing season to enable them to predict and possibly alter the outcomes of the season" Did you know products developed at the James Hutton Institute and its forebears are familiar names on supermarket shelves, including popular raspberry varieties such as Glen Ample and Glen Lyon? Also, were you aware of the fact that fifty per cent of the world’s blackcurrant crop was developed by scientists in Dundee? Related content Soft fruit genetics More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media
"We are proud to implement this increase which will see our basic salary rise to £16,835 per year" As an accredited Living Wage employer, the James Hutton Institute welcomes the increase in UK and London rates announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of Living Wage Week (November 5th-11th 2017). In its second full year as part of a movement of over 3,500 employers who voluntarily opt-in to paying the real Living Wage, the Institute has committed to the increase – independently calculated to meet the cost of living – which will be implemented within six months. More information from