As part of The Roslin Institute, the NARF provides resources, collaborative expertise and advice for avian biology research, including genome engineering technologies, immunology, host-pathogen interactions, poultry welfare, physiology and behaviour, developmental biology and genetics. Our mission is to improve the health and welfare of poultry, to benefit global food security and human health. About NARF The National Avian Research Facility (NARF) is part of The Roslin Institute and is located on the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus, UK. Avian Resources The NARF maintains a number of poultry lines that are held in our conventional and specified pathogen free (SPF) facilities. NARF Impacts Explore the scientific discoveries and broader impacts of the NARF's resources. Contact us NARF produces and maintains poultry lines for use in scientific research. Use of animals in researchFind out more information about the use of animals in research at The University of Edinburgh and The Roslin Institute. This article was published on 2024-09-02