Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄

Precision Dairying Scientist with a PhD in ruminal acidosis. Happiest with cows/listening to folk music/on islands. Soft spot for beef cattle. Views are my own.

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Important to remember at this time of year. Sheep tipping is a no but sheep untipping is a go!

[Jemma @meandeweblog]

It’s that time of year again... if you see a sheep like this, please take a minute to turn her the right way up. If they stay like this for too long it kills them #sheep365 #cast #stuck #rescue #lifeordeathsituation

[The Moredun Foundation @MoredunComms]

Press release from The Hannah Dairy Research Foundation, they are delighted to announce that registration is now open for their Next Generation Data-Led Dairying Conference
Further info [page] https://t.co/VcDOwAOYQC

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

I do enjoy a good predatory journal email. Appears they've used a thesaurus similarly to Joey from friends.

Away to work on my magnum opus before the zenith beckons.

[Frontiers - Sustainability @FrontSustain]

New Research: The impacts of precision livestock farming tools on the greenhouse gas emissions of an average Scottish dairy farm https://t.co/4sDiBHB1mp #Sustainable #FoodSystems

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Our new paper exploring #PLF tools and their impact on the carbon footprint of a Scottish #dairy farm has been published!

[Frontiers - Sustainability @FrontSustain]

New Research: The impacts of precision livestock farming tools on the greenhouse gas emissions of an average Scottish dairy farm https://t.co/4sDiBHB1mp #Sustainable #FoodSystems

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

A great opportunity for schools in south and west, grab it with both hands! 🥛🐮

[SRUC @SRUC]

Our friends at @Digital_DairyC have joined forces with @H_HGroup to host the inaugural ‘Think Dairy Careers Expo’.

The event will take place on 23 April 2024 at H&H premises. FREE transportation for interested schools! Read the full story & sign up here: https://t.co/pgNnwktW7Y

[Farmers Weekly @FarmersWeekly]

Brilliant point @laithafarm! 👏

Take our 'Level The Field' survey: https://t.co/I2OcROc43G

@NFUtweets | @TIAHnews | @FrontierAg

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Great to be invited to speak at the @SWCwomen STEMinism event a the weekend. As always, I left the event inspired and empowered by other women. A great day of talks, panel discussion and round tables. #SWCSTEM23 #STEMinism #womeninSTEM #feminist

[Dr Amy Shergold (she/her) @AmyShergold]

@hjferg discussed really important points on being told shes “too kind” to succeed in science and how we should be supporting each other rather than competing against each other.

[Gillian Maxwell @GMGillMaxwell]

Absolutely superb presentation from Holly. Insight into practical applications of STEM in rural / agricultural settings. Then again I would ally with another cow devotee!
“Language matters…challenge language used…” #SWCSTEM23 #STEMinism #MrsMooToo2

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

What a fab day today @SWCwomen #SWCSTEM23. As always, leaving feeling inspired by other women’s stories!

[Scottish Women's Convention @SWCwomen]

Next up is Dr Holly Ferguson from @SRUC & @Digital_DairyC.

‘Representation is key, a woman can have a job in agricultural & STEM. When I hear other women experiences in STEM, it inspires me.’

‘We need to shout about women in Science’

#SWCSTEM23

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Great to be attending my first @ctlgh_info annual meeting, a great day of presentations yesterday 🐮🐔🐑🐐

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

@David_J_Michie @SRUC it was indeed! Thanks for adding to the board, it filled up well by the end of the day!

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

We are lacking in strengths, come along to the @SRUC stand and tell us what’s good about your ruminant supply chain!

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

I will be at the @SRUC stand at the @ScotlandRHShow doing some interactive SWOT analysis on Scottish #dairy, #beef and #sheep supply chains (a bit like the below) with @DJBell78 .

Look for the post-its and come see us on Friday!

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

I will be at the @SRUC stand at the @ScotlandRHShow doing some interactive SWOT analysis on Scottish #dairy, #beef and #sheep supply chains (a bit like the below) with @DJBell78 .

Look for the post-its and come see us on Friday!

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Difficult and busy days at work made better by this sleepy like sausage wanting cuddles with his puppy. He is the antidote to a busy calendar at the mo!

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Me too Fritz, me too!

[Cincinnati Zoo @CincinnatiZoo]

Fritz weighs 588 pounds today! He's gaining about 10 pounds per week! 👏 Keep growing, Fritz!

[Bingjie Li @BingjieLi5]

Our BBSRC project is launched to integrate genomics and transcriptomics to empower feed efficiency in dairy population. Postdoc position will be opened soon so feel free to contact ([email protected]) if interested. @BBSRC @SRUC @dadyo32 @leenybum
https://t.co/JNPyta8Xby

[Dr Holly Ferguson 🐂🐄 @hjferg]

Interesting to see the links between veggie and vegan diets and fractures. Importance of animal products highlighted further this year with talks on iodine from dairy and its vital role in women’s and infant health. #bsas2023

[Prof. Jude Capper 🐄🐂🐑 @Bovidiva]

Interesting data on the increased risk of femoral fracture in vegetarians and vegans, presented by Prof Ian Givens at #BSAS2023 #BSAS23. Need to think carefully about the correlations between diet and health, especially in later years.

[Prof. Jude Capper 🐄🐂🐑 @Bovidiva]

Interesting data on the increased risk of femoral fracture in vegetarians and vegans, presented by Prof Ian Givens at #BSAS2023 #BSAS23. Need to think carefully about the correlations between diet and health, especially in later years.

[Ann McLaren @AnnieMcL1]

Brilliant to see the first sheep go through these PAC chambers @SRUC. Hopefully lots more measurements to come in the future! 🐑 🧬 🙂