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FMD vaccination by design using DNA
Researchers at the Institute for Animal Health have examined a new type of vaccination regime that protects cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This regime features the use of a DNA vaccine...
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IAH welcomes NFU to discuss Schmallenberg virus
Representatives from the NFU toured the Institute for Animal Health this week to hear of progress in understanding Schmallenberg virus (SBV). Among the delegation touring IAH, the Institute for...
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Livestock Scientists in Parliament
Three early-career researchers from the Institute for Animal Health at Compton near Newbury had the chance to present their science to parliamentarians at the House of Commons on Monday (12 March)...
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Schmallenberg causing deformities in east of England lambs
An emerging livestock disease caused by the Schmallenberg virus that was first detected in Germany late last year has been causing deformities in newborn lambs, goat kids and calves on farms in...
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How to make better vaccines for humans and animals
Researchers at the Institute for Animal Health and collaborators at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, have discovered why some vaccines are not as effective at stimulating an immune...
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Foot-and-mouth pioneer retires from IAH after almost 40 years
Dr Nigel Ferris MBE has retired after almost 40 years at The Pirbright Institute in Pirbright. Dr Ferris is at the forefront of diagnostics for foot-and-mouth (FMD) and other diseases, with his kits...
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Science Minister highlights IAH role in rinderpest eradication
In a speech at Policy Exchange, Westminster, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts referred to IAH as one of the UK’s “outstanding independent research institutes” and highlighted our...
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World-class facilities for virus research
Multi-million pound laboratory completed at Institute for Animal Health "Now if you want to come and film these areas you'll have to take your camera out via the quarantine facility... which means it...
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Minister visits Institute for Animal Health in Pirbright
Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts MP, visited The Pirbright Institute's Pirbright campus today (Friday 02 December 2011) to welcome the news of an additional £80M investment from...
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£100M+ investment to protect UK food security and rural economy
Major sectors of the UK economy and food chain have received a significant boost following the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of £80M of capital investment for the further...
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