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New chairman for Moredun Foundation
Ian Duncan Millar takes on role

The Moredun Foundation has a new Chairman, following their AGM on Thursday 6th September.

Ian, who served as a director of Moredun Research Institute for several years, has a rich history in agriculture. A farmer from Aberfeldy with arable, beef, hill and lowground sheep, he is a past Chairman of Highland Glen lamb marketing Cooperative and the Scottish Association for Sheep Health.

Ian is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Arbitrator, and is a former President of the Scottish Agricultural  Arbiters and Valuers Association. In 2010, he was awarded an MBE for his services to agriculture.

Chief Executive and Scientific Director of Moredun, Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, commented: “I am delighted that Ian Duncan Millar is remaining with Moredun albeit in a new role as Chairman of the Moredun Foundation. Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the farming sector within Scotland. He is a innovative farmer in his own right and has demonstrated practically the benefits of applying the highest levels of animal health and welfare in his own flocks and herds.”

Ian described his appointment as "a great honour", adding: "I look forward to working with all involved at Moredun and to building on the work done by my illustrious predecessors.”

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk