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Equine anaesthesia research highlights safety gains

16 March, 2026Equine News Vet School

An international study tracking patients over time reveals falling mortality rates and factors…

a horse undergoing surgery

Spaniel recovers following fish hook scare

12 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Young dog’s trauma highlights why early management and referral is critical.

brown spaniel with yellow collar sitting on wooden bridge and xray of dogs abdomen showing a triple headed fish hook in its stomach

Kitchen drawer handles linked to leg injuries in cats

18 February, 2026News

Veterinary researchers have identified a potential household injury risk for cats linked to common…

A black and white cat

Stem cell protein may boost cultivated fat production

16 February, 2026News Roslin

A protein has been found to be associated with animal stem cells that produce fat, potentially…

Side-by-side microscopy images showing stem cells with CD13 (left) and without CD13 (right) on their surface. Green specks can be seen on the left image on the right

Tool offers ways to track carbon cost of vet surgery

13 February, 2026News

Database documenting emissions of surgical procedures in dogs highlights potential reductions via…

A veterinary surgeon in PPE carries out a procedure in a theatre.

Bacteria adapt to thrive in dairy cattle

11 February, 2026News Roslin

A biological mechanism of bacteria has been shown to target a common milk protein, supporting…

Fresian dairy cows in a field

Genetics expert appointed head of Roslin Institute

26 January, 2026News Roslin Vet School

Professor John Hammond will take up the post in May.

Professor John Hammond, wearing a light-coloured shirt and standing in front of some trees, smiles into the camera.

Ophthalmologists help penguin from Edinburgh Zoo

20 January, 2026News Small Animals Vets

Poly the one-eyed penguin is rock-hopping again, thanks to Dick Vet ophthalmologists.

image of penguin fitted with eye drain in leopard print surgery suit

Ewe nutrition impacts immunity of newborn lambs

20 January, 2026Farm News

Study highlights effect of maternal condition on lamb immunity and outcomes, and shows potential of…

A group of lambs stand on straw in a pen, some with black and white faces and some with white faces

Feline expert celebrated in New Year Honours

05 January, 2026Vets Small Animals News Vet School

A leading veterinary specialist has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.

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Genetic diversity critical for Scottish wildlife

11 December, 2025News Vet School

Updated report on genetic health of native species highlights the need for conservation action.

A view of Scottish mountain landscape featuring a river and road, with low cloud.

Class of 2025 celebrated at winter graduation

11 December, 2025News Vet School

The winter cohort has graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, supported by…

Two male students at graduation

$14.9m award supports data-driven livestock development

14 November, 2025Vet School

SEBI-Livestock wins five-year funding grant to expand work on investment decisions.

Two goats lie on the ground in a dusty field.

Vets team up to help giraffe with unusual swelling

22 October, 2025Small Animals Vet School News

School vets join other experts from across Europe to investigate lump on giraffe’s face.

image of giraffe lying on a straw bed and being tendered to by a large group of people

Digital tools enable solutions on livestock emissions

01 October, 2025Vet School

Investment roadmap seeks to enable sustainable livestock productivity.