Chief Executive at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.
Joined March 2019
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
Mar 12
Say hello to our latest arrivals! 🐮
A busy season with 278 calves born at AFBI.
✨ 84.4% hit ZST ≥15 (avg 25.5).
📈 Holstein heifers growing 0.76 kg/day to day 63 and 1.2 kg/day post weaning.
Proud to support industry through Optihouse bit.ly/4sGtuUb
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Herd breakdowns often highlight that some cows cope better with TB exposure than others.
This is linked to genetic resistance.
Targeted breeding — high EBI alongside improved TB resistance — can help reduce risk in future generations.
icbf.com/breeding-for-tb-res…
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DAERA vets are investigating the suspicion of Bluetongue virus at a holding near Bangor. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/suspect…
ALT Graphic of sheep pigs goats and cow pan blue and white background reads brogue alert in black writing on white background
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DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI met with a delegation from @BritishVets to discuss current animal health & welfare issues including Bovine TB, Avian influenza, health and welfare pathway ahead of his address to the BVA NI Annual Dinner at Stormont earlier this week.
ALT Minister pictured at BVA dinner with CVO Brian Dooher, BVA President President Rob Williams and NBVA NI President Kirsten Dunbar.
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
27 Sep 2025
Fantastic to see the launch of AFBI’s new Research Vessel the R.V. Jocelyn Bell Burnell - a super choice for the name too. Well done to everyone involved.
AFBI marks a milestone with the launch of its new marine research vessel at Astilleros Armón shipyard, Spain. This state-of-the-art vessel will become a cornerstone in advancing marine science in NI supporting fisheries, environmental & ecosystem research bit.ly/3IIsD47
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
27 Sep 2025
Delighted to name new @AFBI_NI Research Vessel 𝐑.𝐕. 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥, in honour of the Northern Irish astrophysicist and her pioneering scientific work.
The new vessel was formally launched into the water this week. More at afbini.gov.uk/news/afbis-new…
ALT AFBI’s new Research Vessel the R.V. Jocelyn Bell Burnell
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AFBI marks a milestone with the launch of its new marine research vessel at Astilleros Armón shipyard, Spain. This state-of-the-art vessel will become a cornerstone in advancing marine science in NI supporting fisheries, environmental & ecosystem research bit.ly/3IIsD47
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
25 Jun 2025
Huge congratulations to the #Classof2025 celebrating their achievements at today’s @DiscoverCAFRE higher education graduation ceremony and a massive thank you to the amazing staff at CAFRE for making it such a special day for everyone🎓🎉
ALT Picture of academic procession into the graduation ceremony
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
29 May 2025
It’s official!! All of the UK is now recognised by @WOAH as negligible BSE status! A lot of hard work by a lot of people over a lot of years. @DefraGovUK @CVOScotland @ChiefVetNI @CVOCymru
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
23 May 2025
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Day 2 continues @balmoralshow with a visit from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs @AndrewMuirNI to the AFBI stand. Welcomed by @AFBI_CEO and Directors he met with staff from across the Institute who updated him on important ongoing research.
#BalmoralShow
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
28 Apr 2025
We're working with @BritishHorse under Operation Gallop to raise awareness among road users of how to pass a horse safely, especially now as the days are getting longer and more riders will be on the roads. Read more via orlo.uk/15iRw
#OperationGallop
ALT Police officers and horse rider standing beside a horse pictured alongside police cars.
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A further suspected case of notifiable Avian Influenza near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone is being investigated. Excellent biosecurity is vital.
More information: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/further…
ALT Graphic: Blue background which includes a graphic depicting a checklist and text which reads: “Biosecurity Checklist”. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs logo is placed at the bottom on a white background.
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Competition to Appoint a Deputy Chair & up to 18 Members to Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute @AFBI_NI
More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/competi…
@nidirect
@DiscoverCAFRE @AFBI_NI
@EnvironmentNI
@NI_LGA
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Competition to Appoint a Deputy Chair & up to 18 Members to Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute @AFBI_NI -More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/competi… @AndrewMuirNI @nidirect @niexecutive @EnvironmentNI @dptfinance @Economy_NI @Education_NI @healthdpt @deptinfra @CommunitiesNI
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
9 Jan 2025
#DISCONTOOLS update is out, with overview of recently updated diseases and an interesting interview with Robin Skuce , @AFBI_NI . Together with his colleagues Adrian Allen and Tom Ford (photo), he chaired the expert group on #tuberculosis.
mailchi.mp/da455a041b0f/disc…
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
13 Dec 2024
Dropped into @AFBI_NI's Veterinary Sciences Division at Stormont recently.
The staff there do incredibly valuable work, supporting me to take decisions that are led by science, research and evidence.
ALT Me being shown some of the work of AFBI by the veterinarians.
ALT Me speaking with the veterinarians during the visit.
ALT Me outside the building holding a report from AFBI alongside Director of Veterinary Sciences Division Dr Alastair Douglas, Chairperson Prof. Grace Mulcahy and CEO Dr Stanley McDowell.
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
2 Sep 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the significance of #OneHealth in understanding and confronting global health risks. Under my leadership, @WOAH will continue to champion the One Health approach by integrating human, animal, and environmental health to build a healthier, more resilient world. #OneHealth
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Stanley McDowell retweeted
Congratulations to Dr Erin Sherry from @AFBI_NI, our new president! Erin delivered an exciting presidential address on “Externalities, efficiency and fairness” at our annual conference last week. We look forward to this year’s activities!
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