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Research Interests: Development, evaluation and application of computational and statistical methods for the analysis of large sets of farm animal records and genomic data with the aim to extract useful information that unravels the genetic background of economically important traits and facilitates decision making at farm and population level Methods to improve the accuracy of genomic evaluations and detection of causal mutations, and studies of certain biomarkers as predictors of animal health, fitness, longevity, robustness and welfare.
Cathy's research has spanned basic science understanding of the neurobiological factors mediating differences in behaviour, to applied studies which seek to improve offspring survival on farm through improved management and genetic selection for key traits. Her current work in this area considers the benefits of experiencing maternal care for the offspring that extend beyond just nutrition and encompass security, protection and stress-buffering. Cathy also works in the area of animal welfare, particularly of extensively managed animals, and how welfare of animals in these challenging
Adam is interested in how new entrants navigate a variety of access barriers like capital, land, and compliance with agriucltural regulations. In particular, Adam seeks to understand how new entrant farmers are (un)able to hurdle the land access barrier as regimes of private property and balooning land costs make small scale agriculture an increasingly trying land use category.
In 2016, Nuno Silva joined Moredun to set up a new research project to focus on Antimicrobial Resistance initially working on ovine mastitis and looking at the molecular mechanisms involved in conferring resistance in bacterial pathogens. Current Research: •Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance in sheep •Potential impact of AMR in wild life, environment and farm animals •Antibiotic resistance from a food safety perspective
"We are delighted to be named as finalists of the VIBES Hydro Nation Scotland award for the efforts of our multi-disciplinary team along with other Scottish and Indian partners" A James Hutton Institute-led and Scottish Government-funded project to develop a novel decentralised wastewater treatment system in rural India that can be replicated in Scotland and beyond has been shortlisted for a VIBES – Scottish Environment Business award in the Hydro Nation Scotland category. The Institute is a leading player in water-related research and innovation and hosts the Hydro Nation International Centre
Dr Madalina Neacsu is a research fellow at the Rowett Institute who trained as a biochemical engineer and did her PhD on Natural Products Chemistry. She now specialises in natural products food formulation and bioactivity and, in a previous role, worked commercially overseeing the development of several plant-based bioactive formulations for use in food ingredients that subsequently received EFSA approval. Madi’s research in the SRP examines the effects of supplementing diets with alternative sustainable sources of protein such as buckwheat, quinoa, chia, hemp, potato bean and fava bean (grown
"It’s our expectation that this collaboration bears fruit in the near future, for the benefit of the potato sector in both UK and China.” Chinese and Scottish researchers are to work together and explore joint solutions to potato breeding and to pests and diseases that cause major losses to farmers and industry across the world. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, part of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the James Hutton Institute, during Potatoes in Practice 2019. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo
"Potatoes in Practice is the largest field-based potato event in the UK, organised and hosted by the James Hutton Institute in partnership with AHDB Potatoes, SRUC and Agrii and is also supported by Potato Review" As the potato industry faces up to the loss of major chemicals, diquat for definite with CIPC likely to follow, this year’s Potatoes in Practice will focus on what growers will be using in the future. Potatoes in Practice is the largest field-based potato event in the UK, held on Thursday 8 August at Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, near Dundee. The event is organised and hosted by the
Research Interests Land management effects on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils Mitigation techniques to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture IPCC and LULUCF inventory reporting of greenhouse gases from UK agriculture Systematic literature reviewing, meta-analysis, and modelling of greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon