by Andrew Williamson | Aug 27, 2024 | Press Releases
A Highlands doctor is combining her passion for farming and health by playing a key role in the growth of an exciting Health Hut initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of people in Scotland’s agricultural community. The Health Hut initiative brings health and...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 27, 2024 | JCM News
There’s a book called Nomad Century that is haunting me. I pick it up periodically until I can read no longer. Its author, Gaia Vince, is a broadcaster, a writer and an honorary senior research fellow at UCL. She predicts that over the next 50 years, hotter...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Sheep producers are being urged to check their ewes’ Body Condition Score (BCS) now and to take action to ensure they are at BCS 3-3.5 before tupping, or 2.5 in a hill flock. The advice comes from Ali Haggerty, a vet with Stewartry Veterinary Centre, who warns that...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Commenting on The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology study launched today by the University of Cambridge, Dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton said: “This study – which is mostly based on non-UK populations – doesn’t tell us anything about what causes type 2 diabetes because it...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 20, 2024 | Press Releases
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a series of upcoming drop-in clinics across key livestock marts across Scotland, providing an invaluable opportunity for stakeholders to engage directly with the QMS team. These visits are designed to offer farmers,...