Latest Briefing in Sustainability and Communities for 2013
EPIC - The Scottish Government's Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreaks
Rapid change is altering livestock disease risks in Scotland so it is essential that we monitor the situation and offer timely policy advice to the Scottish Government.
The overarching purpose of EPIC is to provide access to high quality advice and analyses on the epidemiology and control of animal diseases that are important to Scotland and to best prepare for the next major disease incursion.
Ultimately, this strategic advice will help ensure that the interests of the stakeholders involved in disease emergency planning and response are met as effectively as possible.
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Published on 17 October 2013 in Sustainability and Communities , Food, health and wellbeing
Briefings in Sustainability and Communities for 2013
Barriers to the Uptake of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Genetic Selection & Improvement in the Scottish Sheep Sector
Scotland has a reputation for excellence in research into livestock genetics. Genetic improvement using Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) is a recognised method of enhancing productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. Read more
Published on 13 August 2013 in Sustainability and Communities , Food, health and wellbeing
Roots for Sustainability
An understanding of the interactions between roots and the soil is fundamental to food security, human nutrition and environmental sustainability. Read more
Published on 30 July 2013 in Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Food, health and wellbeing
Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma - A Major Animal Health Concern for Scottish Sheep Farming
Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA) , an infectious lung cancer in sheep, has a major economic on farming. Read more
Published on 26 June 2013 in Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
Vibrant Rural Communities
Vibrant Rural Communities is a research programme that has been commissioned by the Scottish Government, as part of a larger programme of work. Read more
Published on 13 February 2013 in Sustainability and Communities
Liver Fluke in Sheep and Cattle - A Major Animal Health Concern Following One of the Wettest UK Summers on Record
The summer of 2012 has been one of the wettest summers on record and it is held responsible for the extraordinary levels of disease and death in sheep due to liver fluke. Read more
Published on 24 January 2013 in Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Food, health and wellbeing
