How are antimicrobials used around the world in food-producing animals?31 August 2017A new study led by academics at the Bristol Veterinary School has reviewed the literature on the use of antimicrobials (AM) in livestock practice together with the views of stakeholders. The study found that although there are some barriers to change, there is a clear awareness of the issue among the livestock sectors and a willingness to modify AM use.
Bristol scientists to help heart patients by transforming veins into arteries10 April 2017Scientists at the University of Bristol are to investigate a new regenerative and tissue engineering technique to improve outcomes for people having heart bypass surgery.
Stewardship policy reduces antimicrobial use on farms5 January 2017Evidence suggests the frequent use of certain antimicrobials (AM) in food-producing animals may reduce their effectiveness as treatments for both animals and humans. Researchers at the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences are finding novel ways to address these concerns, working with farmers to empower them to develop policies to promote more responsible use of medicines on farms.
Online training improves understanding of EU pig welfare legislation23 November 2016Animal welfare legislation has been developed for many countries and many species but its impact depends on whether it is followed. New research has found an online training tool can improve participants’ understanding of EU tail docking and enrichment legislation, as well as risk factors for tail biting.
Leading animal welfare scientist presented with top award26 May 2015One of the UK’s leading experts on animal behaviour has been presented with a prestigious award in recognition of his contribution to improving animal welfare. Mike Mendl, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare at the University of Bristol, was awarded the RSPCA/BSAS Award for innovative developments in animal welfare last week [Wednesday 20 May].

New drug could protect the heart from damage following heart attack21 November 2014The deadliest form of heart attack is frequent with around 250,000 in the USA and about 60,000 in the UK per year. A collaborative team of researchers have been awarded £1 million to accelerate the development of a new drug able to protect the heart from these attacks in the latest round of Biomedical Catalyst funding announced yesterday [Thursday 20 November] by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Innovate UK.

Academic recognised for outstanding contributions to animal welfare science9 July 2014An academic from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences is one of the 2014 winners of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Animal Welfare Science.
Bristol Farm Animal Veterinary Society hosts national student congress12 February 2014What farmers will want from their veterinary surgeon in the future was one of the subjects discussed at the Farm Animal Veterinary Society’s 2014 congress held at the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences at Langford.
New swine influenza project to better understand virus transmission and develop new control strategies11 December 2013The Pirbright Institute in Surrey has been awarded £4.4 million to work with researchers from the universities of Bristol, Cambridge and Oxford as well as the AHVLA (Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, TGAC (The Genome Analysis Centre) and Industry partners Merial, on a long-term study on the transmission of swine influenza.

Improving animal welfare: a practical approach27 June 2011Professor Temple Grandin gave a free public talk, as part of the Bristol Festival of Ideas in association with the University’s Animal Welfare and Behaviour Research Group, last week about her work on animal handling facilities and on farm animal welfare auditing.

Bristol academic to lead animal welfare scientific and technical advisory board16 November 2009Dr Mohan Raj, international farm animal expert, has been appointed to lead a new animal welfare approved scientific and technical advisory board.

The science of farm animals18 September 2009Researchers in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Science’s Animal Welfare and Behaviour Group are developing techniques to assess an animal’s emotional state

Bristol academic gives prize-winning genetics presentation17 October 2006Dr Olena Doran in the School of Clinical Veterinary Science has won the award for the best oral presentation in the Genetics Commission at the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP) meeting in Antalya, Turkey.

Pig breeders to pre-select sex of piglets12 September 2006A global deal has been signed for a new genetic technology which could allow pig breeders to pre-select the sex of new-born animals.

Understanding animals18 July 2005An £8M programme of research to improve our understanding of the science of animal welfare has been announced by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The three projects aim to obtain a fundamental insight into the environmental biology, mental experiences, pain and physical health of farm and laboratory animals, to investigate how these are affected by an animal's early experiences, and to develop better ways of environmental management and welfare assessment.

From butcher’s boy… to boffin20 July 2004Bristol University's Vet School (known as 'Langford') is one of only four schools in the country to share a prestigious grant worth £21.5million. Tom Humphrey, Professor of Food Safety, told Cherry Lewis how he got where he is today, and what the grant is for.

Down on the farm27 November 2002Animal welfare can be improved if we better understand the needs of domestic animals. By studying their behaviour and obtaining information from the animals' point of view.

Pigs use brain not brawn in anger management12 September 2002