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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…

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Antibiotic resistance circulating in farm environments

07 April, 2026Animal research News Roslin

High antibiotic resistance has been linked with poultry farming in Malawi, underscoring the need…

Black chickens in a coop

AI tool supports breeding for bone health in chickens

26 March, 2026Animal research News Roslin

Automated X-ray analysis could enable large-scale breeding for stronger bones and reduced fractures…

Two white laying hens

Re-purposed drug triggers immune system to kill bacteria

24 February, 2026Roslin

Anti-histamine treatment shows potential as alternative to antibiotics to manage infections.

Purple-stained bacteria is seen in a clear, circular petri dish