Sheep and Goats
SRUC sheep geneticist ‘outstanding’ in her field
An SRUC scientist has been honoured for her “outstanding contribution” to the Texel Sheep Society. Professor Joanne Conington was presented with the award at the society’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Ball, which was held for members and associates who have made “an exceptional contribution” over the years.…
- SRUC
- 20/11/2024
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Crofting in Stornoway: Iain Macmillan’s crofting journey
Ian Macmillan on the farm with his dog, Sam. I can honestly say that I have always been a crofter. My dad was a crofter and Harris Tweed weaver, his father was a crofter and my mother’s father was a…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/11/2024
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Crofting on the West Coast: Laura MacGregor’s crofting journey
I am a fifth-generation crofter from the village of Taynuilt on the West Coast of Scotland. My crofting journey started at a young age, with helping my grandfather and father doing jobs that involved being outside with the cattle.…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/11/2024
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Crofting in Orkney: Graham Scott’s crofting journey
Growing up surrounded by livestock (cattle, sheep, poultry and a goat) on my parents smallholding was always going to leave a deep impression on me. With all five of my mothers’ sisters and their…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/11/2024
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Professor honoured with RHASS Special Medal
Professor Mike Coffey, Head of Animal Breeding & Genomics at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has been awarded the RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) Special Medal for his excellence and contribution to science in the field of animal genetics.…
- SRUC
- 24/07/2024
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Report calls for short leash for dogs – and owners
Following a workshop with countryside rangers, dog training experts and farmers among others, new report by researchers at SRUC has called for changes to legislation and for guidance around livestock worrying to be reviewed.…
- SRUC
- 28/03/2024
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SRUC Theatre “must visit” destination at Scottish Smallholder Festival
The 2023 Scottish Smallholder Festival will feature an SRUC Theatre as part of the seminar programme providing a professional and hands-on education for smallholders attending the event. …
- SRUC
- 25/09/2023
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SRUC part of £2.9m low-methane sheep project
SRUC scientists are lending their expertise to a major new project designed to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint.…
- SRUC
- 07/07/2023
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‘Game-changing moment’ for UK sheep breeding
Sheep breeding in the UK has witnessed a “game-changing moment”, following groundbreaking work on genomic breeding values (gEBVs).…
- SRUC
- 07/07/2023
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European sheep project identifies health and nutrition solutions
A three-year project, spanning eight European countries, has identified nearly 100 solutions to farmers’ sheep health and nutrition needs.…
- SRUC
- 30/05/2023
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First UK outing for portable chambers to measure sheep methane
High-tech portable chambers for measuring methane emissions from sheep are being used in the UK for the first time.…
- SRUC
- 15/05/2023
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European sheep researchers go down under to discover best practices
SRUC will host a webinar giving an overview of the New Zealand sheep industry.…
- SRUC
- 13/04/2023
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