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Livestock health researchers formalise partnership
Professors Andrea Nolan and Julie Fitzpatrick
Professor Andrea Nolan and Professor Julie Fitzpatrick.

The Moredun Group signs Memorandum of Agreement with Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University has formalised a partnership with The Moredun Group - a world renowned institute committed to promoting livestock health and welfare through research and education. 

Based in Penicuik, just south of Edinburgh, The Moredun Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the university that will see greater collaboration between the institution's researchers.

The pair have already worked together on a variety of projects - from testing vaccines to combat parasites to examining farmers' attitudes to emerging livestock diseases such as the Schmallenberg virus.

New research will concentrate on land management issues, specifically with regard to livestock health and long term food security. There will also be a focus on understanding the sociological implications of new policy and uptake of new interventions.

Professor Andrea Nolan, principal and vice-chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University, said that the agreement builds on its long-standing and successful relationship with Moredun and its highly-respected team of researchers.

“It will encourage more mutually beneficial cross-working and development opportunities for our staff, including opening up new areas for joint research projects that deliver real impact for farmers, landowners and the public.”

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, Moredun Research Institute scientific director & group CEO, said: “We are delighted to be working more closely with Edinburgh Napier University and can see real benefits from the opportunities provided by interdisciplinary collaboration to enable both organisations to make a real impact in enabling new technologies and developments to be used effectively where they are most needed.”

Image (C) Jane Barlow/Edinburgh Napier University

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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