Poultry

UK poultry is a competitive, dynamic industry with an annual retail turnover of approximately £3.4 billion, making it one of the most successful UK food production sectors and offering excellent job opportunities.

At SRUC you will be taught by committed specialists who are part of the poultry industry, and will help you develop the skills and knowledge required for a challenging and rewarding career.

In the absence of subsidy, the EU poultry sector relies on highly efficient production systems, with successful companies often using sophisticated technologies.

This is reflected in the integrated structure of most poultry companies and the number of graduates and postgraduates employed by them.

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Eggstra special award for Poultry Production student

Poultry Production student Claire Strathern is eggstatic after winning a top prize at the Scottish Egg Quality Awards.

£500k project explores use of seaweed in chicken feed

SRUC is involved in a pioneering initiative to revolutionise poultry feed production by exploring the viability of a highly coveted red seaweed as a sustainable substitute for soybean meal in UK chicken feed.

Novel technology helps fight against superbug infections

Researchers have reported promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implications for human health.

Donations amount to more than just chicken feed

Nearly 156,000 meals were donated to more than 800 charities in 2021 using chicken supplied by SRUC and poultry breeding company Aviagen®.

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Animal Care

Our modern animal care facilities let you get hands-on with a wide range of species as well as learn from experienced staff including veterinary nurses and animal care specialists.

Animal Sciences

Animal scientists will play a critical role in the future of our planet.

Food

The food and drink industry is the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector.

Veterinary Medicine

Our expertise and investment in top-class facilities will help you train as the veterinary professionals of the future.

Veterinary Nursing

Forge a career caring for a wide variety of animals.

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Apprenticeships

Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprenticeship (MA) and Technical Apprenticeship (TA) programmes offer individuals and employers a package of Vocational Training designed to meet the demands of today’s land-based industries as well as nationally recognised qualifications, equivalent to NC up to HND/Degree level.

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