RAVIC (Rural & Veterinary Innovation Centre)

Driving growth through collaborative enterprise and innovation for Scotland's health, agriculture, and aquaculture industries. Part of @SRUC.

[RAVIC (Rural & Veterinary Innovation Centre) @RAVICInverness]

RAVIC's Royal Opening @invernesscampus

[RAVIC (Rural & Veterinary Innovation Centre) @RAVICInverness]

@RAVICInverness
former director Professor George Gunn opens the VTEC26 conference in Aberdeen with an historical perspective on E. coli and a reminder of Scotland’s key role in tackling the pathogen.

Experts are gathering to discuss persistent E. coli threats to global health

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@SRUC researchers based @RAVICInverness are delighted to be collaborating with the @vmdgovuk to assess AMR levels in UK pets. Read about the pioneering project and more here.

[VMD @vmdgovuk]

📢We are launching our new VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain blog series.

Our first post features Dr Tamsin Dewé on how we are collaborating with academia to address key gaps in AMR surveillance in pets and horses👇

https://t.co/fNJjqvsgMD

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Thanks to everyone who attended our first public Open Day at @RAVICInverness. We were blown away by the numbers interested in our work and research, studies @sruc services at SAC Consulting and in animal disease surveillance with @SRUCVets and EPIC Scotland. 👩‍🔬🐕🌍 #onehealth

[RAVIC (Rural & Veterinary Innovation Centre) @RAVICInverness]

We are counting down to our public Open Day @RAVICInverness on @invernesscampus tomorrow. Come learn about @SRUC work in the animal, human and environmental health sectors. Lots of exhibits & talks & a virtual visit to the PM room with @SRUCVets

#Onehealth #peoplepetsplanet

[SRUC Veterinary Services @SRUCVets]

People, Pets and Pathogens 🧫
Explore the science of health and innovation at RAVIC’s Open Day!
📅 Thurs 13 Nov | 10am–3pm | Inverness Campus
🐕 Furry friends welcome

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@SRUC @RAVICInverness is opening its doors to the public next month. Come and discover what we do. All welcome including well-behaved pets.

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@SRUC researchers @RAVICInverness are delighted to be leading this world-first study with @vmdgovuk. RAVIC’s Dr Jorge Rivera Gomis is a specialist in veterinary epidemiology ⬇️

[STV News @STVNews]

A team of scientists in the Highlands is set to lead the world’s first nationwide study into antibiotic resistance in cats and dogs.

https://t.co/pczR16LVsk

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@SRUC researchers @RAVICInverness are delighted to be working with @vmdgovuk on the world’s first study of antibiotic resistance in a nation’s pet population. 🐈🦠🐕

[VMD @vmdgovuk]

📢@vmdgovuk & @SRUC have launched a world-first surveillance pilot to understand the level of resistant bacteria in healthy dogs & cats in the UK🐶🦠🐱

Find out more 👇https://t.co/xoFpApVk9x

[RAVIC (Rural & Veterinary Innovation Centre) @RAVICInverness]

Watch out for @sruc researchers from @RAVICInverness on
@BBCScotland’s Landward with @DougieVipond tomorrow. Learn about their project for @EpicScotland - a multi-institutional group of scientists which advises @scotgov
on animal disease outbreaks.

https://t.co/k9j8qbHW5c

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@RAVICInverness makes the news! Read all about us in the @InvCourier article here⬇️
https://t.co/JVwDma0G24

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It's been a pleasure to welcome Highlands and Islands members of @NFUStweets to @SRUC's @RAVICInverness. It's the latest group to join RAVIC's virtual membership scheme which offers access to our facilities & expertise including veterinary services and animal health research.⬇️

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🎉🍾📣👩‍🔬🔬It's one year since @sruc's @RAVICInverness at @invernesscampus was officially opened by the Princess Royal. A year of collaboration, innovation, education & research in the health, agriculture & aquaculture sectors. Thanks for your support. 🔬👩‍🔬📣🍾🎉

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@SRUC scientists at @RAVICInverness are developing a webtool with @MoredunComms which will use AI to give farmers bespoke advice on how to protect their livestock from disease. Farmers interested in the project can sign up to this webinar https://t.co/NPegQrxL10

[SRUC @SRUC]

SRUC is looking for up to 5 Non-Executive Directors, including chairs for our Finance & Estates and Remuneration & Appointments committees.
Play a role in strategic oversight & governance as we shape the future of the natural economy.
Apply now 👉 https://t.co/wMU5qdvwp2

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@ravicinverness science drives success for industry.

We already play an important role providing research into fish health, and our scientists are currently examining the threat micro jellyfish pose for the Scottish salmon sector.

More details here: ⬇️

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

Following a confirmed case of Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant for signs of disease, follow scrupulous biosecurity & report any suspicion of disease immediately to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

[SRUC @SRUC]

The SRUC Vertical Farming Innovation Centre was opened by @JimFairlieLogie at our Edinburgh campus. The facility will be available to students and researchers to support new skills and knowledge of growing a range of plants under controlled growing conditions.

[Farmstrong Scotland @FarmstrongScot]

If you don't already, make 2025 the year you prioritise your wellbeing😍...

'Keep Learning' is one of the five ways to wellbeing, so why not learn something new this year? You can start now by signing up to Farmstrong Scotland's newsletter here: https://t.co/sAKbhPB7dC

[Rural Policy Centre @RuralPolicySRUC]

Remote Coastal Communities Rally to Tackle Water Challenges -we have 5 case studies on water challenges highlighting vulnerabilities, good practices, and opportunities for change
Read more https://t.co/vlYwjsKmRj

#RuralExchange #FloodResilienceStrategy #ClimateAction
@SEFARIscot

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@RAVICInverness scientists are involved in international research initiatives. @BETTERcost is a European network, raising public awareness of biosecurity in the livestock sector. Dr Maria Costa from our Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health explains ⬇👩‍🔬