Latest News

Latest news from the Dick Vet.

Publication date

Supporting sustainable food systems with aquaculture

11 November, 2026Blog Roslin News

As COP 31 gets under way, Dr Nick Wade outlines how a circular approach to aquaculture can support…

A selection of fish and seafood

Five-minute blood donation helps save a cat’s life

09 November, 2026Small Animals Vet School Vets

Urgent search finds local donor cat to help fellow feline.

two cats - a Maine Coon and black and white domestic shorthair

Glowing biosensor tracks cell division in chickens

03 November, 2026Animal research Roslin Vet School

Fluorescent technology supports research into development and disease in avian species.

A colourful image of a chicken embryo in development

Centre for data-driven livestock insights marks decade 

23 October, 2026Vet School

Supporting Evidence-Based Interventions in Livestock (SEBI-L) has marked its 10th anniversary. 

Three people in suits stand in front of a SEBI banner, smiling.

New sheep model aids development of targeted cancer therapy

22 October, 2026Animal research Roslin Vet School

Large animal model could help bridge the gap between lab studies and clinical trials of treatments…

Profile view of sheep at Dryden Farm

Hospital celebrates milestone in radioiodine treatment

28 September, 2026Small Animals Vet School Vets

Specialist service treats 500th cat with hyperthyroidism.

cat next to cake with '500' candle and celebration card

Fish study aids insights on extreme DNA duplication event

25 September, 2026News Roslin Vet School

Research reveals how gene regulation evolved after whole genome duplication.

Coho salmon eggs hatching

Study highlights need for tailored pain management

17 September, 2026News Small Animals Vet School

Dogs with same orthopaedic condition can experience different pain levels, research suggests.

Dr Cristina Bianchi (left) and Prof Dylan Clemens (right) pose with two canine patients. The background is a plain white wall

Precision radiotherapy helps dog with brain tumour

15 September, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Once unsteady with a head tilt, Miah is back to playing endless games of fetch.

yellow labrador lying in a scanner with green laser lines reflecting on its head

Welfare test tailored to smallholder pig farms

08 September, 2026Animal Welfare Centre News Roslin Vet School

Assessment approach aims to improve animal welfare in low- and middle-income countries.

Two pigs in a pen resting their heads on the wooden fence, both facing the camera.

Cell growth platform aids African Swine Fever studies

04 September, 2026Roslin Animal research News

Team develops process to generate immune cells on demand, to aid understanding of porcine virus.

A close-up of a warthog looking directly at the camera.

Insights aim to accelerate eradication of BSE

25 August, 2026Blog Roslin News

European research consortium seeks long term solutions to prion diseases.

A black and white dairy cow standing in a grassy field

Antibody research partnership enters second phase

14 August, 2026News Roslin

Scientists meet to plan ongoing work in support of livestock vaccines and diagnostics.

A scientist sits at a stool in front of a microscope in a lab.

Livestock insights could aid food security forecasts

14 August, 2026News Roslin

Updated model shows benefits of breeding management could potentially outweigh negative impact of…

Black-and-white cow standing in a green pasture, one cow facing the camera, other cows are visible in the background alongside hills and trees

Class of 2026 celebrates at graduation ceremonies

10 July, 2026News

Students from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies celebrated their graduation at two…

Graduating male student smiling

Research organisations launch collective alliance

09 July, 2026News Roslin

National Research Organisations Group brings together more than 40 UK institutions to represent…

A team of scientists working in a lab at Roslin

Deadly virus confirmed in red squirrel population

07 July, 2026News Vet School

Squirrelpox spreads north in Scotland, raising concerns of a more widespread outbreak.

Red squirrel balances on small branch next to tree trunk

New human-infecting viruses discovered every year

07 July, 2026Roslin News

The potential of another pandemic is highlighted by research that shows new viruses are being…

A microscopic image of a virus, showing virions in blue

New mural enhances community veterinary space

03 July, 2026Vet School

A vibrant new mural has transformed the All4Paws charity outreach space at the University of…

A group of art students stand in front of the mural they have painted

Large animal lung studies highlight One Health research

29 June, 2026Animal research Blog Roslin News

Research to understand a transmissible form of lung cancer in sheep supports animal welfare and…

A flock of sheep stand in a green field, looking at the camera.

Rapid diagnosis helps dog recover from rare parasite infection

23 June, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Specialist vets link chronic weight loss to patient’s travel history.

two photos of large brown dog taken a month apart. the first image shows a very thin, weak dog with skin condition, the second image shows the dog at a healthy weight out on a walk

Red squirrel goals set out by experts

19 June, 2026Animal research Roslin Vet School

Experts from across Scotland set out ambitions to track and study iconic species in key report.

A red squirrel sits on a tree root in a woodland space.

Dental disease prevalent in hedgehogs, data reveals

16 June, 2026Animal research Vet School

Newly developed scoring system to assess oral health reveals high prevalence of disease in…

A hedgehog whose face is visible and eyes open is held upright in a gloved hand, and supported from below by another hand wearing a blue glove.

Former Director awarded OBE in King's honours

16 June, 2026Roslin Vet School

Professor Bruce Whitelaw recognised in royal birthday honours list for services to bioscience.

Professor Bruce Whitelaw addresses the Roslin Auditorium