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Literature survey on the use of proteomics in meat autheticity and report on the advantages and disadvantages of different MS methods
“ Just stand up for yourself, follow your dream and ignore the bullies (of any sex)... they are vexations to the spirit. You know you can make a difference, work hard follow your ideas, passions, and remember to be kind. “ – Professor Lorna Dawson “Don't ever let yourself think, or anyone tell you, 'you can't do something' as you can. Science is all about being curious and persevering. So work hard, learn from those around you and dream big!” – Dr. Michelle Wilson-Chalmers “Be kind to yourself. In Biological Sciences delays are normal and could be frequent, especially when your research
This report considers urban agriculture in the Scottish context.
Roundworms and sheep scab mites are common throughout the UK and threaten the health, welfare and productivity of grazing livestock. Infections are commonly controlled using organophosphate dips and/or anthelmintics. The development and dissemination of resistance to these compounds and variation in the epidemiology of roundworms resulting from changes in climate and farm management are making the sustainable control of these parasites more challenging, particularly roundworms. This case study explores how to make parasite control guidelines targeted for their unique context (i.e. measures
Eilidh Geddes was awarded an EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship entitled “A holistic approach to internal parasite control on hill and upland sheep farms” in 2020, under the supervision of researchers from Moredun Research Institute, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Niamh Mahon is an environmental social scientist, with an interdisciplinary background, working in the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences ( SEGS) group at the James Hutton Institute.
The food industry is facing a major challenge with imported food because of a lack of transparency regarding the origin of our food in an increasingly connected globe. This lack of clarity presents a range of challenges for food authenticity, ranging from safety concerns to health, religious and ethical issues. One potential issue in the global food market is the mislabelling of products. Meat, a staple food for many, is particularly vulnerable. Confusion can happen intentionally, when one type of meat is substituted for a cheaper one, or unintentionally, through cross-contamination when
Infectious diseases have a major impact on the welfare and productivity of animals raised for food production worldwide. Furthermore, poor productivity leads to increased carbon emissions, and the drugs used to control infections can harm the environment and reduce biodiversity. Therefore, better control of infections in food producing animals will play a key role in achieving important policy goals, including Net-Zero and Biodiversity targets. Understanding how pathogens interact with their host to cause disease is important as it can lead to the development of new methods for disease control
Online presentation describing the work by Cesar Revoredo-Giha on rural development, local food and its marketing
Katie is a postdoctoral research scientist at the Moredun Research Institute. Katie’s research has focused on the mucosal immune response to gastro-intestinal parasitic nematode infections of sheep. Currently, Katie is employed on a project researching the pathogenesis of Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA), caused by Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV). Qualifications: BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Biosciences PhD in Biological Sciences