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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

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.

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 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

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

Rhino conservation supported by genome tools

02 June, 2026News Roslin Vet School

Genomic monitoring project aims to support management of critically endangered eastern black rhinos.

An eastern black rhino walks through long yellow grass.

Feather insights could curb spread of poultry virus

28 May, 2026News Roslin

Breeding poultry according to their capacity to shed virus from feathers could improve flock-level…

A flock of brown chickens in a pen

Land policies should consider disease risk, study finds

26 May, 2026News Roslin

Efforts to expand woodland in Scotland should consider potential infection spread between wildlife…

Wild deer and cattle grazing together in a field

Disease experts join study of Andes hantavirus

22 May, 2026News Roslin

UK network to study information and samples from patients following infection outbreak on cruise…

Forum strengthens global pandemic preparedness

21 May, 2026News Roslin

Research network unites broad expertise to target widespread impacts of disease outbreaks.

Pigs offer insights into human parasite infection

14 May, 2026News Roslin

Pig studies may help scientists better understand a common parasite that can cause serious illness…

3 pigs in a pen

Light pollution disrupts gene activity in urban lizards

13 May, 2026News Roslin

Artificial light at night disrupts gene activity and physical functions, research shows.

A green anole lizard sits on a large leaf.

Experts meet to advance non-animal research tools

20 April, 2026News Roslin

Two-day meeting facilitates discussion on ways to reduce, replace and refine the use of animals in…

Audience listening to a speaker during the symposium held in the Roslin auditorium

CT scanner enables world-leading studies in large animals

08 April, 2026Animal research News Roslin

Imaging device supports pioneering capability in animal and human health research.

Dr Mark Gray works with the CT scanner at the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility