http://www.knowledgescotland.org/ A new opportunity for policy stakeholders and Government audiences en-gb Copyright 2012, www.knowledgescotland.org contact@www.knowledgescotland.org ccc@www.knowledgescotland.org Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:56:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 40 http://www.knowledgescotland.org/resources/theme/logo_rss.gif http://www.knowledgescotland.org/ http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=233 The welfare of animals in transit is a major public and political concern. Research by SAC and collaborators has formed the basis for improvements in the design and operation of livestock transport vehicles and improved transport practices. id=233 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=245 There is an un-met demand for UK grown blueberries (only 1-3% of requirement met) as currently growers cannot provide the right material for the market place. id=245 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=236 Ramularia leaf spot (RLS) is a new disease causing reductions in barley grain yield and quality. It was only identified in Scotland in 1998 but research by SAC has already provided farmers with the means to tackle it. id=236 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=242 Fruitflow™ is a patented, scientifically-proven tomato extract which inhibits platelet aggregation, a known cause of heart attack, stroke and venous thrombosis. id=242 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=251 Research by SAC on legume based crop rotations has led to an increased awareness and understanding of their benefits. SAC's research has encouraged more farmers to adopt legume based rotations, particularly as nitrogen fertiliser prices remain high. id=251 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=235 Johne's disease in cattle is notoriously difficult to control and is estimated to directly and indirectly cost the UK in the region of £27 million a year. Groundbreaking SAC research has led to the expansion of knowledge of the wildlife that can carry paratuberculosis, the cause of Johne's. id=235 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=240 Research undertaken contributed to significant advances in understanding of how human gut microbes influence gut health and inflammatory bowel disease. id=240 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=238 Research by SAC has led to the national adoption of new breeding goals for dairy cattle that improves the health, welfare and economic performance of livestock in the UK and beyond. id=238 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=244 The Livewell project has demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to create a realistic and affordable diet that meets dietary requirements for health and a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by limiting the quantities of food high in greenhouse gas emissions, such as meat and dairy products. id=244 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=237 SAC research has been fundamental in the development, implementation and enhancement of UK sheep improvement programmes. It has brought about significant genetic and economic improvements across all sheep industry sectors, estimated to be worth £17.8 million. id=237 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=241 Data from human studies at the Rowett Institute, which demonstrated the effectiveness of protein-enriched diets in the control of appetite and subsequent weight loss, were used by Marks and Spencer plc to develop their Simply Fuller Longer™ (SFL) range of calorie-counted meals and snacks. id=241 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=250 SAC has identified agricultural systems and management practices that minimise emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas nitrous oxide. id=250 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=243 Research by The James Hutton Institute has led to the first molecular marker assisted breeding system for the raspberry, allowing the selection of those seedlings that can naturally resist Phytophthora root rot, the major raspberry fungal pathogen which impacts particularly badly in wet seasons. id=243 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=239 SAC research on birthing (farrowing) sows and newborn piglet survival has provided major contributions to improved animal welfare, economics, housing design, EU legislation and guidelines for keeping pigs. id=239 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.knowledgescotland.org/success-stories.php?id=249 Research by SAC has led to the definition of clear greenhouse gas reduction targets for the agricultural sector in the UK and led to the first greenhouse gas budget developed for the sector. id=249 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT