Today on BBC Radio 4's Farming Today programme, Pirbright scientists Dr Chris Sanders and Dr Carrie Batten discuss their research on bluetongue virus and how the virus could impact the UK this summer. 🎧 Listen from 04:37 ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

"With Oropouche itself, there’s a lot we don’t know regarding its transmission" Pirbright's Dr Chris Sanders comments on the spread of a Zika-like virus in South America. Read the story in The Telegraph ⬇️ ow.ly/Fnqh50SmhVo

A new study published in Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals that an important part of our immune system, involving the MR1 molecule and MAIT cells, is conserved across species, paving the way for innovative treatments and vaccines. Read the story ➡️ow.ly/uz8650Sp5eX

Researchers from Pirbright, the University of Oxford's Division of Structural Biology and Diamond Light Source recently wowed the public with their expertise in virus imaging at the Harwell Campus Open Day. Read the story ➡️ow.ly/PuYK50SvfA4

A new study examining the transmission of bovine H5N1 influenza provides evidence that the virus can spread to and be passed on via the mammary glands of mammals. Pirbright scientist Prof Ian Bown comments on the study in The Times and The Sunday Times ⬇️thetimes.com/uk/science/art…

How can insights about the #ImmuneSystem in animals help us to understand our own #immunity? 🐓🐖🧍‍♂️ BSI_CVIG discuss the benefits of bringing together animal & #HumanHealth in the latest #Immunology News 📰 Read more here👉bit.ly/3LgPdi0

A new study by scientists at Pirbright and Babraham Institute provides an ‘atlas’ for studies into pig lung immunity. Read the story ⬇️pirbright.ac.uk/news/2024/07/p…

NEWS | In a collaboration between the Institute and The Pirbright Institute researchers have mapped the immune cell landscape of the pig lung and how this is impacted by immunological challenge. Article PLOS Pathogens. Our news summary ⬇️ babraham.ac.uk/news/2024/06/i… #singlecell #immunology

Practical #PoultryHealth at The Pirbright Institute: “The course was intensive, combining lectures on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and industry topics with discussion sessions, quizzes and networking opportunities.” ow.ly/Jf6L50SL1K7

Could cow vaccines help halt the spread of bird flu in U.S. herds? Pirbright virologist Tom Peacock comments in STAT ⬇️ statnews.com/2024/07/29/bir…

Scientists at Pirbright have contributed to a WHO report urging global research acceleration in readiness for future pandemics. World Health Organization (WHO) and CEPI call for research to encompass entire families of pathogens. Read the story ⬇️ pirbright.ac.uk/news/2024/08/p…

"Many of the priority pathogens are currently confined to specific regions but have the potential to spread globally" says Pirbright's Naomi Forrester-Soto who contributed to the recent WHO priority pathogens analysis. Full story ⬇️ nature.com/articles/d4158…

Can a vaccine for cows help save the planet? With $9.4M in grants from the Bezos Earth Fund, scientists are exploring ways to reduce methane emissions from cattle. Discover how this could transform farming and help fight climate change ➡️ bit.ly/3WCPqBt.

JOB: Our Mucosal Immunology research group seek a Research Assistant to conduct research into the transmission, evolution, and immunity to swine influenza viruses. Find out more and apply ➡️ow.ly/g2Ny50T9B3a

This week's episode of The Briefing Room with David Aaronovitch is available now - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… - expert insight from Dr Jonas Albarnaz The Pirbright Institute Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research, Professor Trudie Lang The Global Health Network, Dr Lilith Whittles MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and Dr Josie Golding Wellcome

Testing ruminant blood samples helps the UK tackle #Bluetongue #Virus. The Pirbright Institute's #National #Reference #Laboratory is gearing up to tackle an growing number of cases in an extended control zone that now covers Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. ow.ly/F8X350TejpT

Hey Canadian Tire - your Multy Home Soho Boot Tray is definitely going downhill fast - the perfect makeshift sled for a Waterloo hill. Happy Christmas!

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious animal diseases, affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and various wildlife species. The disease causes severe economic impact, with outbreaks costing billions. (1/6)

Following active surveillance in the Bluetongue Restricted Zone, further cases of BTV-3 and a case of BTV-12 have been identified in cattle on a holding near Ashford, Kent. Please see GOV.UK: gov.uk/bluetongue for more information. Surveillance is ongoing.