The Moredun Foundation

Promoting the highest possible standards for livestock health & welfare through research & education. Registered charity in Scotland No: SC022515

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

📷Calling all UK livestock farmers! 📷
As part of a PhD project at Moredun, we’re interested in your views on sustainable farming and its real-world impact.
📷Take our short survey (approx. 20 minutes) and share your experiences.
https://t.co/tOhlq1yX6N

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

**Vet CPD**
Veterinary Clinical Training: Ultrasound examination with emphasis on the veterinary control of OPA.

Wed 11th Nov 2026
Costs £400
7hrs with 4hrs practical training
Further information: https://t.co/C75ftqN6Bo

[Sheep Veterinary Soc @SheepVetsoc]

Pl share the following research study from @LivUni in collaboration with Wern vets to better understand how farmers currently treat Watery Mouth Disease (WMD) in young lambs and how successful they feel their approaches are.
Survey link:
https://t.co/Mawbc64s9M

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

🎄Less than 100 Days to Christmas! 🎄
Our Christmas cards are officially live on the website!
Check out our online shop today https://t.co/yfnxOotZ6c
Spread some festive cheer!

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

The Moredun Foundation awarded three honorary fellowships to Dr Beth Wells, Dr Kate Richards and Sir Muir Russell at its AGM on Thursday, 3rd September, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Moredun Group.
https://t.co/QgDfrpXcyC...

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

We are delighted to be involved in this trail.
The trial includes regular veterinary oversight, routine worm egg counts and laboratory support from the Moredun Research Institute, which is carrying out parasite monitoring and resistance testing.
https://t.co/HaLU0SNebX

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

🐑 A new farm trial is testing whether sheep farmers can reduce unnecessary wormer use while maintaining lamb growth, welfare and flock performance

SmartWorm combines EID data with liveweight gain, weather, grazing conditions and farmer observations to identify individual lambs that may actually need treatment

READ MORE: https://t.co/u44NCfeVQZ

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

Congratulations to Professor @philip_skuce from everyone at the Moredun Group.
Very well deserved 🧑‍🎓👏

[Philip Skuce @philip_skuce]

Deeply honoured and genuinely humbled to receive an Honorary Professorship from @SRUC at today’s graduation, a very impressive ceremony in an equally impressive venue, Bute Hall, @UofGlasgow. Congratulations to all graduates and fellow honourees! 👩‍🎓🥂👨‍🎓 @MoredunComms @SEFARIscot

[Sheep Veterinary Soc @SheepVetsoc]

.@natsheep and SVS are working together to provide helpful, practical guidance for UK farmers as the number of #bluetongue (BTV) cases continue to rise and we approach the time of year when breeding & store #sheep sales peak.
https://t.co/V1EvqMVSAl
© copyright image Torch vets

[Sheep Veterinary Soc @SheepVetsoc]

In case you missed the recent #Bluetongue webinar (5th August 2026), catch up and view the recording today.

Link: https://t.co/fu3fmbYoGC

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

Great start to our day at @natsheep sheep event in Malvern, lots of interest at our stand.
#Sheep

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

Bluetongue clinical signs this month have been devastating in cattle and sheep, and so far, appear more severe than in previous years – stay alert, know the signs and report.

Full info: https://t.co/5qyaOTxSW2

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

Following confirmation of the first BTV cases in the 26/27 vector season, it is important to remain vigilant and if you suspect BTV in your animals report it immediately to the APHA. Defra are funding the cost of diagnostic testing for up to 3 animals.

https://t.co/n2V4hLShpe

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

All set up @natsheep sheep event at Malvern for tomorrow
See you at the show for some #Sheep discussion

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

Next talk at @royalwelshshow is Dr Eilidh Geddes today Wed at 12.30 in the @natsheep Marquee Sheep Village for an update on sheep scab control.
Learn the latest developments in diagnosis, control & ongoing research to help tackle one of the UK's most significant #sheepdiseases

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

Day 3 at the The @royalwelshshow with @FarmingConnect & we finally managed to get a team photo.
Busy couple of days (and hot) but cooler and quieter this morning.
If you are at the show be sure to visit us at the NEW @natsheep #Sheep Village 📷

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

📷Don't miss Today's Talk at @royalwelshshow
Join Dr Vale Busin today Wed 22nd July at 10.30am in the @natsheep Marquee, #Sheep Village for a talk on tick-borne diseases affecting sheep.
Discover how #ticks impact sheep health

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

A week today we will be at the @natsheep Sheep event in Malvern with our outreach mobile bus.
Pop along to meet the team and hear about our latest research. We look forward to seeing you there!
#research #NSAsheepevent2026
Images from 2024

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

Fantastic first day at @royalwelshshow lots of interest in our research work and children activities.
Today in the #sheep village we have an update on Louping Ill vaccine from Dr Beth Wells at 10.30am.
#vaccine #research

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

📷Looking for Moredun at the @royalwelshshow ?
You'll find us in the #Sheep Village, Stand 9.17. Pop along to meet the team, hear about our latest research and discover the activities we'll be running throughout the week.
We look forward to seeing you there!

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

We're heading to the @royalwelshshow!
Come and visit the Moredun team in the #Sheep Village, Stand 9.17, where we'll be sharing the latest livestock health research, chatting all things sheep and showcasing some of the work we're doing to support farmers and the wider industry.

[Sheep Veterinary Soc @SheepVetsoc]

In case you missed the recent webinar on Haemonchus- The challenge of treatment decisions here is a link to the recording:
https://t.co/vNxniFA7Js
@neryswright @MoredunComms @BritishVets @RUMA_UK