Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility

Welcome to the University of Edinburgh's Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) – supporting the future of agricultural and biomedical research.

LARIF is integrated within the Roslin Institute and benefits from close associations with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh Medical School and Edinburgh Imaging.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between discovery science and real-world impact, advancing animal and human health through ethically sound, scientifically rigorous research.

In addition to academic collaborations, LARIF offers services for commercially oriented projects, including:

  • industry partnerships
  • contract research
  • support for translational development.

LARIF is classified by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) as a National Bioscience Research Infrastructure, highlighting its national importance to agricultural and translational research.

Use of animals in research

Information about the use of animals in research at the University of Edinburgh.

About

The Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) aims to translate scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions that drive meaningful impact in agriculture, medicine and beyond.

Facilities

Left: Dorsal MRI image of the brain of a pig. Right: Saggital MRI image of the cervical spine of a pig

The Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) provides facilities and expertise to underpin research studies in animal health and welfare, infectious disease control, sustainable livestock production and biomedical research.

Case studies

A selection of case studies undertaken at the University of Edinburgh's Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.

Contact Us

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