2023 animal research news

News from 2023 on animal research at the University.

News listing

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Rapid blood test detects prion infections

18 December, 20232023

Researchers adapt testing platform to develop rapid, reliable blood test for misfolded protein…

Modified surgery resolves cattle neuromuscular condition 

02 November, 20232023

Farm specialists develop speedy, simplified method of surgery to treat disorder affecting hind…

Data reveals genetic diversity in horses' immune systems

02 November, 20232023

Insights into the genetic makeup of horses point to a wide variety of newly discovered immune-…

£3.3m award supports research into tackling bird flu 

02 November, 20232023

Next phase of UK collaboration builds on discoveries around disease immunity, transmission and…

Gene-edited chickens in fight against bird flu

12 October, 20232023

Scientists have used gene editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could…

Study offers path to diagnosing gut conditions in cats

14 September, 20232023

Biological molecules found in blood serum could be used to distinguish between gastrointestinal…

TB vaccine protects calves in first weeks of life 

14 September, 20232023

Inoculation within the first month of life is effective, offering greater scope for protecting…

Obituary: Professor Sir Ian Wilmut

11 September, 20232023

The University is saddened to hear of the death of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, who has passed away at…

New tech is step towards lab-grown blood vessels

09 August, 20232023

Innovative technology that creates ultra-thin layers of human cells in tube-like structures could…

Animal research statistics for 2022 released

03 August, 20232023

The ten universities in the UK that conduct the highest number of animal research procedures have…