Health Schemes, disease surveillance, advice and laboratory services; combining practical approach with scientific expertise for farm and companion animals.
United Kingdom
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📣Calling all new & recently graduated vets!⭐Health Planning for the Beef Herd👉24 November 2026
📍Holiday Inn Hotel, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UA Practical tools to help you engage beef farmers & identify opportunities £250 (Incl VAT) Book via [email protected]
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Thinking about your future? Join us at our Edinburgh Open Day on Saturday 31st October!
Explore the campus, meet staff and students, and discover your study options.
Book your place now 👉sruc.ac.uk/news-events/open-…
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**Vet CPD** Veterinary Clinical Training: Ultrasound examination with emphasis on the veterinary control of OPA.
Wed 11th Nov 2026
Costs £400
7hrs with 4hrs practical training
More info: moredun.org.uk/events/veteri…
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🐑 Could your sheep handling system work smarter?
Our latest article looks at the key principles to consider when designing or improving a sheep handling facility including gathering pens, forcing areas, races and drafting systems.
Full article below⬇️
fas.scot/article/designing-s…
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If the pack size of a worming product holds slightly less than required, leave one or two of the fittest animals undosed. NEVER under-dose the whole group
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Listen to the latest episode of Rural RoundUp.
George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson are joined by vet & @SRUCVets Andrew Robinson to discuss Bluetongue, the latest updates, plus key reminders for September.
🎧 Listen now! player.captivate.fm/episode/…
@NSA_Scotland
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It's World Rabies Day! Find out how APHA scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) in rabies research to help create a world free from rabies, a disease which can affect both animal and human health.
🎥 Watch our video to find out more: 👇
#WorldRabiesDay2026
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🎙️New episode of Stock Talk is here!
In this episode, James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie to discuss how BTV spreads, risk factors, clinical signs, vaccination and testing. 🐑🐄
Listen now 🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/…
@SRUCVets
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COWS was part of a recent free webinar run by @RUMA_UK with support from @theBCVA @BritishVets & @MoredunComms looking at the challenge of lungworm. Almost 300 people signed up. Included latest research & advice on how to monitor and treat View it here bit.ly/4jbao7i
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Our Edinburgh Open Day is this Saturday 26th September from 10am - 2pm. It’s your chance to explore the campus, meet our staff and students, find out more about our courses and get a feel for student life at SRUC.
Book your place now sruc.ac.uk/news-events/open-…
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This week on FAS TV, we're back at Easter Howgate to see how proactive herd health planning & Johne's disease testing are improving herd health & productivity. Plus @SRUCVets Helen Carty shares why herd health schemes matter. @SRUC
Watch the full episode youtu.be/tf44xkfeVTM
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Scotland's farming landscape is remarkably diverse, and there are opportunities to consider beyond traditional beef and sheep production. From goats to llamas, this article explores livestock suitability based on land type along with market opportunities.
fas.scot/article/livestock-d…
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We’re proud to be ranked 2nd in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture in The Guardian University Guide 2027.
We’ve also achieved a value-added score of 9/10, recognising the difference our teaching and support make to students’ achievement.
theguardian.com/education/ng…
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Farmers urged to reveal true impact of bluetongue - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/livestock/farmers-…
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For the chance to hear about bluetongue at in-person meetings *this week* see below and please book via the link below
Carlisle: tonight 6:30pm
Shrewsbury: 6:30pm, Wed 26 Aug
Carmarthenshire: 7:00pm, Thurs 27 Aug
Bookings:
ahdb.org.uk/bluetongue-virus…
Bluetongue is having a major impact in parts of the UK and the situation is evolving fast.
We're running regional Bluetongue Update Meetings with local vets, @APHAgovuk /@DefraGovUK reps & industry specialists – here's where you can join us 🧵👇
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BTV cases continue to increase, and clinical signs are more severe than previous years.
Don’t miss the next #BattleBluetongue webinar this Weds 5pm to hear directly from industry experts and vets on the latest disease situation and essential info.
Book: bit.ly/3UlyeTn
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Bluetongue cases are rising rapidly, with severe clinical signs being reported in livestock.
Join the next #BattleBluetognue webinar on 5 August, 5-6pm, chaired by AHDB, to hear the latest updates from Defra NBA, NSA and local vets on the BTV situation.
ahdb.org.uk/bluetongue-virus…
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Farmers are being invited to share their experiences of managing Johne's Disease.
Our researchers are exploring how farmers make decisions about preventing and managing the disease.
Take part here: buff.ly/EWe8yg0
Read more: buff.ly/m9mUXu8
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SCOPS & @COWSworms PRESS RELEASE: Bluetongue virus (BTV): clear advice on insecticides, OP dips and midge control
sheepvetsoc.org.uk/news/scop…
#battlebluetongue #vaccinate
