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Scotland"s Rural College

Want to learn more about the world around you? How the interconnected nature of agriculture, the economy, the natural world, our food and our environment all works together? Scotland"s Rural College are the experts on the natural economy. Whether it is local or global, small scale or industrial production, business or education - we are across all the factors relating to how our relationship with land, sea and air is effecting the world now and into the future. We are equipping the next

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19:31

On the Hoof: Haemonchus contortus (Barber’s Pole worm)

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/09/12

This On the Hoof podcast for vets in practice, examines the issue of Haemonchus contortus (Barber’s Pole worm) in sheep. This parasitic worm has been on the increase in the UK over the past few years and it’s important that vets are aware of the increasing incidence of Heamonchus, helped by the warmer and wetter summers and warmer winters. Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager talks to Megan Fergusson, Veterinary Investigation Officer from Ayr Disease Surveillance Hub. Megan

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26:22

On the Hoof: Ruminant Nutrition

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/09/02

Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager, SRUC Veterinary Services talks to Mary Young, Ruminant Nutritionist, SAC Consulting about how vets in practice can support farmer clients as they prepare their livestock for the Autumn and Winter. Mary talks about silage data for example and offers tips and advice to help provide nutritional support to vet practices. Mary explains about a Ruminant Subscription Service offered to UK vet practices. The following useful links were discussed

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26:45

On the Hoof: Lungworm in cattle

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/08/23

In this ‘On the Hoof’ podcast for vets in practice we look at Lungworm. Helen Carty, Centre Manager and VIO based in Ayr talks to Alison Braddock Marketing and Business Development Manager. Please take part in the Control of worms sustainably (COWs) survey COWS Lungworm Survey 2024 (surveymonkey.com) which is open throughout 2024 and vets are encouraged to submit as many forms / cases over the year.Further information is available at www.cattleparasites.org.uk (Promoting Sustainable Control of

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25:53

On the Hoof: Purchasing MV Accredited Sheep with the...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/08/15

This ‘On the Hoof’ Podcast is aimed at people who are considering purchasing Maedi Visna (MV) Accredited sheep at the upcoming sales. Alison Braddock has special guests from the Lleyn Sheep Society; Bethan Klinkenberg and Kathryn Dick’ who will help to explain what goes into producing a high health status sheep and what the society does to promote high health status sheep. Further information is available on our website (www.sheepandgoathealth.co.uk) membership database (www.psghs.co.uk), Health

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35:14

Big Beef Roadshow (Part 2)

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Featuring specialists, researchers, and vets sharing key themes such as efficiency and cattle health, The Big Beef Roadshow took place across Scotland throughout May and June to support beef farmers in improving practices and driving beef systems forward. In this second of a two-part podcast, consultant Robert Ramsay and vet Colin Mason give their thoughts on some of the highlights from the big beef roadshow events. Giving an insight into the livestock health issues covered along with feedback

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27:39

Big Beef Roadshow (Part 1)

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Featuring specialists, researchers, and vets sharing key themes such as efficiency and cattle health, The Big Beef Roadshow took place across Scotland throughout May and June to support beef farmers in improving practices and driving beef systems forward. In this first of a two-part podcast, the organisers and speakers at the series of big beef road show events discuss some of the key messages and take home points from the events. Sarah Balfour, Karen Stewart, Lorna Shaw and Robert Ramsay talk

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40:59

Dairy Heifers Rearing

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/08/12

In this podcast, SAC Consulting’s dairy specialist Lorna MacPherson speaks to SRUC’s dairy farms manager Sven Koops about their heifer rearing enterprise at Crichton Royal Farm. There have been a lot of changes made to the way heifers have been reared and one of the biggest changes has been moving from a housed TMR system to a pasture based system. Heifers are now grazed from a very young age, with the aim of maximising the use of grass and outwintering during the rearing period to help reduce

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33:26

Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode four -...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/07/18

Welcome to the final part 4 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Ciara Bow the founder and Entrepreneur behind Gledfield Distillery, NPD Chef at SAC Consulting, Morag Hamilton, and Professor Fiona Burnett, Head of Knowledge Exchange & Applied Plant Pathology at SRUC, to explore how science & innovation met enterprise to

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58:14

Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode three -...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/07/18

Welcome to part 3 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Ali Easson the founder and Entrepreneur behind Hemp it Up! , NPD Chef at SAC Consulting, Morag Hamilton, and SRUC Researcher, Dr Rosie Boyko to explore how science & innovation met enterprise to create amazing new products, and also to hear about their stories, and opinions

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45:50

Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode two -...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/07/18

Welcome to part 2 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Jane Mackie the founder and Entrepreneur behind Rora Dairy, NPD Chef at SAC Consulting, Morag Hamilton, and SRUC Head of Dairy Research, Professor Richard Dewhurst to explore how science & innovation met enterprise to create amazing new products, and also to hear about their

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31:07

Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode one - The...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/07/18

Welcome to part 1 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC).This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry podcasts live from an Enterprise Showcase event on campus at SRUC Craibstone.Hear from speakers like Neil Freckingham, the ONE Seedpod Director, and Susannah Bolton Vice Principal of Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange, alongside other speakers and attendees, sharing how SRUC is integrated in

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22:31

The (Lack of) Diversity in UK Vets

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/07/12

In this podcast episode, veterinary lecturer Adam Masri aims to highlight some of the reasons behind the lack of diversity within the UK's veterinary profession and among UK veterinary students. Adam speaks to veterinary surgeon and co-founder of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), Dr Navaratnam Partheeban OBE who raises awareness about the issues facing minority ethnic vets, nurses, and students and promotes the amazing network offered by BVEDS.Disclaimer:The views,

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25:45

Rural Animal Health: Your path to a career as a...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/07/02

A veterinary technician career may be relatively novel, but it's quickly gaining traction across the UK for the advantages it offers large animal veterinary practice. SRUC's Rural Animal Health Programme, the focus of this podcast episode, aims to educate the veterinary technicians of the future. In it, Adam Masri, speaks to veterinary technician Nicola Bowers about her career path and the roles and responsibilities that come with the job. Nicola's passion and enthusiasm really shine through!Want to

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31:58

On the Hoof: Heat stress in dairy cattle

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/06/25

This podcast aims to raise awareness of ‘Heat Stress’ in dairy cattle. Host Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager asks Colin Mason, Centre Manager and VIO Dumfries about the potential impact of heat stress on the dairy herd. They explore its impact on production, touch on THIs and offer an overview of this important issue.Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in SRUC and On the Hoof podcasts are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and

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13:10

On the Hoof: Lead poisoning in livestock

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/06/07

In this On the Hoof Episode for Vets in Practice, Alison Braddock asks Colin Mason, Vet and Centre Manager, Dumfries about how to recognise and confirm lead poisoning in livestock. They also look at causes and prevention and the number of cases seen in the lab each year. This is particularly timely with livestock turnout at this time of year! Further information can be found in our blogs:SRUC Veterinary Surveillance blog: www.sruc.ac.uk/veterinary-surveillanceSRUC Health Scheme Member blog:

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15:29

Beekeeping and IPM - a conversation with Lorraine...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/06/05

This is episode 6 of our series on beekeeping, and the focus this time is on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of varroa. Lorraine Johnston, SRUC's Bee Advisory Offices is joined by William Ancell, Head of Content and Digital and they are going to talk about what IPM is, why it is important, various approaches and much more. Links mentioned in the podcast are below. National bee unit:https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/Managing varroa

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32:48

Less Waste Laura: Scottish Influencer of the Year 2024

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Just in time for World Environment Day, SRUC Alumni Officer Julie Robinson chats with alumna Laura Young, aka Less Waste Laura: climate activist, environmental scientist, ethical influencer and recently-awarded Scottish Influencer of the Year 2024. Learn about how Laura got started as a champion for the environment, her most recent campaigns, future goals and how you can follow in her footsteps and get involved in making a difference in your own life and community.Dive deeper:Find Laura across

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23:51

Vet Nurse Awareness Month

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/05/30

May is Vet Nurse Awareness Month so in today's podcast episode, Adam Masri, Lecturer at the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine, is speaking with Kirsty Young and Nikki McLeod to highlight and celebrate the various roles that veterinary nurses play in the veterinary profession. They'll discuss what their roles entail, how they came into them, and what you can do if you would also like to study to become a Veterinary Nurse.

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28:36

The transition from vet school to that first year in...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/05/16

This episode of the SRUC podcast is all about transition. Adam Masri, Veterinary Lecturerat SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine talks to Veterinary Surgeon Robyn Geddes - a 2023 graduate from the University of Glasgow - about the transition from vet school to that first year in practice.In the podcast Robyn talks about her experience at vet school, what she misses about it, what criteria she thinks are important to consider when looking for that first job in practice, the RCVS’s Vet graduate

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40:10

Sm@RT – Small Ruminant Technologies: Flashback &...

The SRUC Podcast ·

2024/05/16

This episode focuses on the SM@RT project and features an international cast of researchers. Sm@RT is a EU funded project, which started in 2021 and will finish later this year. It is about encouraging uptake of innovations and technologies by sheep and goats farmers in Europe and beyond, and facilitating exchange of knowledge and ideas between farmers and researchers.The project identified farmers needs in terms of technologies, proposed practical solutions and ran participatory events on farms to

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