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World’s first gene edited Culicoides biting midges

Scientists have successfully edited the genome of biting midges, opening the door to new research on how these insects transmit disease.

Prof. Ian Brown

Pirbright Institute scientist recognised for outstanding global service to veterinary science

A leading scientist at The Pirbright Institute, Professor Ian Brown OBE, has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 93 rd World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) general session in recognition of his global contribution to understanding influenza. The annual award is granted to one person worldwide in…

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Small herd of white cattle in South Africa on dried grass. The image has a sunset haze to it.

Pirbright expertise informs economic analysis for foot-and-mouth disease control

How much should policymakers invest in controlling animal diseases that spread across national borders, who should pay, and will intervention really work? A researcher at The Pirbright Institute is one of a team of seven authors who have drafted a new handbook for the Food and Agriculture…

A group of 17 white goats with black patches. Some are lying down, some are standing. On the right are three people in green scrubs holding clipboards and bottled water. A small tree trunk separates the goats and people. Above are the leaves of a tree

Field study reveals the best way of sampling for foot-and-mouth disease in endemic settings

Scientists from The Pirbright Institute have led a longitudinal study of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in collaboration with the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Northern Nigeria. The project investigated the role that small ruminants and contaminated environments have on the…

Three photos of Munir, Don and Georgina at lecterns presenting

24 October 2024

Pirbright expertise supporting control of livestock diseases in North Africa

Three scientists from The Pirbright Institute have shared their knowledge of tackling animal viruses at a North African conference. Professor Munir Iqbal, Dr Donald King and Dr Georgina Limon-Vega addressed an audience of vets and representatives from animal health authorities at the 8th Scientific…