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Hartpury PhD student receives prestigious scholarship
Aisling's study will consider bacterial infections, environmental and husbandry factors.

Aisling Carroll will investigate the effects of probiotic use among dairy calves.

A Hartpury University PhD student has been awarded a scholarship to support research into dairy calves.

Aisling Carroll received an Edgar Pye Research Trust Scholarship to investigate the effects of probiotic use among dairy calves to promote overall health and wellbeing. 

Her study will consider bacterial infections, environmental and husbandry factors, as well as exploring the use of a probiotic supplement and its potential impact during key management events, such as weaning or a change in housing.

It is hoped the study can provide recommendations to calf rearing systems in the UK and Ireland regarding the supplementation of a probiotic.

Aisling, who also works as a Lecturer and Programme Manager for Hartpury University’s BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science with Therapy and BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, said: “I am very grateful to the Edgar Pye Research Trust and the judging panel who will greatly support my study through this scholarship funding. Here at Hartpury University, we’re passionate about carrying out research that can truly make a difference in the real world.

“I’m hopeful that my study will provide much needed clarity about the effectiveness of probiotics and their potential in improving calf health."

The Edgar Pye Research Scholarship is open to anyone studying agriculture or a related subject, or who is already employed in the UK or Irish animal feed industry. 

The awards are given to an applicant who, in the opinion of the judging panel, has most capably identified an area of relevant research, prepared a programme thoroughly, provided a realistic budget and presented a clear proposal. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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