SRUC Veterinary Services
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As part of SRUC, we work with vets and industry to provide disease surveillance, diagnostic & laboratory services, livestock health schemes, health planning & Vet CPD. We combine a practical approach with scientific expertise for farm and companion animals
🐮 NEW Podcast Episode Alert: Long Bone Deformity 🦴
Several cases of LBD were diagnosed in suckler herds during the 2025 spring calving season.
✅ The good news?
Late autumn—around housing and ration changes—is the key time to take preventive action for the 2026 season.
Listen now: buff.ly/uR99avh
Several cases of LBD were diagnosed in suckler herds during the 2025 spring calving season.
✅ The good news?
Late autumn—around housing and ration changes—is the key time to take preventive action for the 2026 season.
Listen now: buff.ly/uR99avh
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🐮 NEW Podcast Episode Alert: Long Bone Deformity 🦴
Several cases of LBD were diagnosed in suckler herds during the 2025 spring calving season.
✅ The good news?
Late autumn—around housing and ration changes—is the key time to take preventive action for the 2026 season.
Listen now: buff.ly/uR99avh
Several cases of LBD were diagnosed in suckler herds during the 2025 spring calving season.
✅ The good news?
Late autumn—around housing and ration changes—is the key time to take preventive action for the 2026 season.
Listen now: buff.ly/uR99avh
Klebsiella is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause difficult-to-cure mastitis in dairy cattle — often leading to chronic infection that hurts both cow health and milk production. SRUC researchers recently analysed 42 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from mastitis cases.
#SRUC #AMR
#SRUC #AMR
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
5 ways to protect embryos👇
1️⃣ Stress: No dogs, low-pressure moves, sheltered fields.
2️⃣ Handling: Only treat individuals
3️⃣ Nutrition: Avoid underfeeding — it ⬆️ loss risk.
4️⃣ Forage: Low grass? Add supplements
5️⃣ Condition: Maintain ideal BCS:
• Lowland 3.5–4
• Upland 3–3.5
• Hill 2.5–3
1️⃣ Stress: No dogs, low-pressure moves, sheltered fields.
2️⃣ Handling: Only treat individuals
3️⃣ Nutrition: Avoid underfeeding — it ⬆️ loss risk.
4️⃣ Forage: Low grass? Add supplements
5️⃣ Condition: Maintain ideal BCS:
• Lowland 3.5–4
• Upland 3–3.5
• Hill 2.5–3
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
5 ways to protect embryos👇
1️⃣ Stress: No dogs, low-pressure moves, sheltered fields.
2️⃣ Handling: Only treat individuals
3️⃣ Nutrition: Avoid underfeeding — it ⬆️ loss risk.
4️⃣ Forage: Low grass? Add supplements
5️⃣ Condition: Maintain ideal BCS:
• Lowland 3.5–4
• Upland 3–3.5
• Hill 2.5–3
1️⃣ Stress: No dogs, low-pressure moves, sheltered fields.
2️⃣ Handling: Only treat individuals
3️⃣ Nutrition: Avoid underfeeding — it ⬆️ loss risk.
4️⃣ Forage: Low grass? Add supplements
5️⃣ Condition: Maintain ideal BCS:
• Lowland 3.5–4
• Upland 3–3.5
• Hill 2.5–3
Earlier this week our team headed to the National Sheep Association Farmer’s Conference in Harrogate where Dave, Veterinary Health Schemes Manager, gave a talk on the impact of MB and the practical steps commercial farmers can take to manage the risk.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Earlier this week our team headed to the National Sheep Association Farmer’s Conference in Harrogate where Dave, Veterinary Health Schemes Manager, gave a talk on the impact of MB and the practical steps commercial farmers can take to manage the risk.
PSGHS offers Accreditation and Monitoring Schemes for major sheep and goat diseases:
✅MV / CAE
✅Johne's Disease
✅EAE
Pay an annual fee to access reduced testing costs, expert advice from our experienced vets and exclusive member resources.
Visit www.sheepandgoathealth.co.uk for more information.
✅MV / CAE
✅Johne's Disease
✅EAE
Pay an annual fee to access reduced testing costs, expert advice from our experienced vets and exclusive member resources.
Visit www.sheepandgoathealth.co.uk for more information.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
PSGHS offers Accreditation and Monitoring Schemes for major sheep and goat diseases:
✅MV / CAE
✅Johne's Disease
✅EAE
Pay an annual fee to access reduced testing costs, expert advice from our experienced vets and exclusive member resources.
Visit www.sheepandgoathealth.co.uk for more information.
✅MV / CAE
✅Johne's Disease
✅EAE
Pay an annual fee to access reduced testing costs, expert advice from our experienced vets and exclusive member resources.
Visit www.sheepandgoathealth.co.uk for more information.
🎙️ New podcast for farm vets!
Alison Braddock hosts Colin Mason (Dumfries) for a fast-paced recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) — covering pathogens, risk factors, and practical advice for dairy & beef herds.
🎧 Tune in now: buff.ly/WufPT18
#VetTalk #BRD #FarmVet #SRUC
Alison Braddock hosts Colin Mason (Dumfries) for a fast-paced recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) — covering pathogens, risk factors, and practical advice for dairy & beef herds.
🎧 Tune in now: buff.ly/WufPT18
#VetTalk #BRD #FarmVet #SRUC
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎙️ New podcast for farm vets!
Alison Braddock hosts Colin Mason (Dumfries) for a fast-paced recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) — covering pathogens, risk factors, and practical advice for dairy & beef herds.
🎧 Tune in now: buff.ly/WufPT18
#VetTalk #BRD #FarmVet #SRUC
Alison Braddock hosts Colin Mason (Dumfries) for a fast-paced recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) — covering pathogens, risk factors, and practical advice for dairy & beef herds.
🎧 Tune in now: buff.ly/WufPT18
#VetTalk #BRD #FarmVet #SRUC
🚨 Sample packaging reminder from SRUC Veterinary Services: we’re still receiving sharps in gloves + leaking/unlabelled samples. These are serious safety risks and may delay your results.
Read the guidance in full at sruc.ac.uk/vets
Read the guidance in full at sruc.ac.uk/vets
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🚨 Sample packaging reminder from SRUC Veterinary Services: we’re still receiving sharps in gloves + leaking/unlabelled samples. These are serious safety risks and may delay your results.
Read the guidance in full at sruc.ac.uk/vets
Read the guidance in full at sruc.ac.uk/vets
Don't miss out on a great day at RAVIC and have cake, a cuppa or lunch (from local food trucks on site) and learn about our work and research linking animal, human and environmental health. Lots of interesting talks and interactive exhibits, including postmortem insights from VIO’s Franz and Kythe.
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Don't miss out on a great day at RAVIC and have cake, a cuppa or lunch (from local food trucks on site) and learn about our work and research linking animal, human and environmental health. Lots of interesting talks and interactive exhibits, including postmortem insights from VIO’s Franz and Kythe.
📢 Free Webinar: Scottish BVD Eradication – Phase 6
🗓 When: Nov 26, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
👩⚕️ Speaker: Helen Carty, SRUC Veterinary Surveillance Officer
Join us for an in-depth update on Scotland’s progress in eradicating Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🗓 When: Nov 26, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
👩⚕️ Speaker: Helen Carty, SRUC Veterinary Surveillance Officer
Join us for an in-depth update on Scotland’s progress in eradicating Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Free Webinar: Scottish BVD Eradication – Phase 6
🗓 When: Nov 26, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
👩⚕️ Speaker: Helen Carty, SRUC Veterinary Surveillance Officer
Join us for an in-depth update on Scotland’s progress in eradicating Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🗓 When: Nov 26, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
👩⚕️ Speaker: Helen Carty, SRUC Veterinary Surveillance Officer
Join us for an in-depth update on Scotland’s progress in eradicating Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sheep farmers: look out for Haemonchus (Barber’s Pole Worm). It’s a blood-feeding parasite that causes anaemia, bottle-jaw + sudden deaths, not diarrhoea.
High WECs (10,000+ epg) are common.
Use WEC + FAMACHA for targeted treatment – avoid whole-group worming.
Quarantine new stock.
#sheep #parasites
High WECs (10,000+ epg) are common.
Use WEC + FAMACHA for targeted treatment – avoid whole-group worming.
Quarantine new stock.
#sheep #parasites
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Sheep farmers: look out for Haemonchus (Barber’s Pole Worm). It’s a blood-feeding parasite that causes anaemia, bottle-jaw + sudden deaths, not diarrhoea.
High WECs (10,000+ epg) are common.
Use WEC + FAMACHA for targeted treatment – avoid whole-group worming.
Quarantine new stock.
#sheep #parasites
High WECs (10,000+ epg) are common.
Use WEC + FAMACHA for targeted treatment – avoid whole-group worming.
Quarantine new stock.
#sheep #parasites
🐄 Protect Your Herd’s Health — Know the CHECS Movement Rules!
When cattle move off-farm — for shows, sales, or other reasons — it’s vital to protect your herd’s health.
The Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHECS) set clear rules to help accredited herds stay protected.
When cattle move off-farm — for shows, sales, or other reasons — it’s vital to protect your herd’s health.
The Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHECS) set clear rules to help accredited herds stay protected.
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🐄 Protect Your Herd’s Health — Know the CHECS Movement Rules!
When cattle move off-farm — for shows, sales, or other reasons — it’s vital to protect your herd’s health.
The Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHECS) set clear rules to help accredited herds stay protected.
When cattle move off-farm — for shows, sales, or other reasons — it’s vital to protect your herd’s health.
The Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHECS) set clear rules to help accredited herds stay protected.
Sudden lamb deaths between Sept–Dec?
Systemic Pasteurellosis (caused by Bibersteinia trehalosi) could be to blame.
Stress from weaning, handling, or bad weather can trigger septicaemia — often with no warning signs.
Work with your vet to reduce stress, manage parasites & consider vaccination.
Systemic Pasteurellosis (caused by Bibersteinia trehalosi) could be to blame.
Stress from weaning, handling, or bad weather can trigger septicaemia — often with no warning signs.
Work with your vet to reduce stress, manage parasites & consider vaccination.
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Sudden lamb deaths between Sept–Dec?
Systemic Pasteurellosis (caused by Bibersteinia trehalosi) could be to blame.
Stress from weaning, handling, or bad weather can trigger septicaemia — often with no warning signs.
Work with your vet to reduce stress, manage parasites & consider vaccination.
Systemic Pasteurellosis (caused by Bibersteinia trehalosi) could be to blame.
Stress from weaning, handling, or bad weather can trigger septicaemia — often with no warning signs.
Work with your vet to reduce stress, manage parasites & consider vaccination.
Anside Limousins = 40 years of breeding excellence.
🏆 Champions in the ring
💉 SRUC Premium Health Scheme members
✅ BVD Accredited & Johne’s Risk Level 1
Healthy cattle = profitable herds.
tinyurl.com/bdhnuurp
🏆 Champions in the ring
💉 SRUC Premium Health Scheme members
✅ BVD Accredited & Johne’s Risk Level 1
Healthy cattle = profitable herds.
tinyurl.com/bdhnuurp
November 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Anside Limousins = 40 years of breeding excellence.
🏆 Champions in the ring
💉 SRUC Premium Health Scheme members
✅ BVD Accredited & Johne’s Risk Level 1
Healthy cattle = profitable herds.
tinyurl.com/bdhnuurp
🏆 Champions in the ring
💉 SRUC Premium Health Scheme members
✅ BVD Accredited & Johne’s Risk Level 1
Healthy cattle = profitable herds.
tinyurl.com/bdhnuurp
Want to know more about dairy-beef systems?
This webinar explores the key nutritional and health planning considerations for these rearing systems, especially around the critical weaning period. We also discussed how to manage and prevent common problems to keep calves thriving. 👉 buff.ly/dkKFWLd
This webinar explores the key nutritional and health planning considerations for these rearing systems, especially around the critical weaning period. We also discussed how to manage and prevent common problems to keep calves thriving. 👉 buff.ly/dkKFWLd
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Want to know more about dairy-beef systems?
This webinar explores the key nutritional and health planning considerations for these rearing systems, especially around the critical weaning period. We also discussed how to manage and prevent common problems to keep calves thriving. 👉 buff.ly/dkKFWLd
This webinar explores the key nutritional and health planning considerations for these rearing systems, especially around the critical weaning period. We also discussed how to manage and prevent common problems to keep calves thriving. 👉 buff.ly/dkKFWLd
With forage shortages in much of the UK, many suckler cows are on higher straw or forage crop diets. 🐄
Check body condition early and consider metabolic profiling soon after housing to spot protein or mineral shortfalls before calving.
🔗 SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/media/hwkf4r...
Check body condition early and consider metabolic profiling soon after housing to spot protein or mineral shortfalls before calving.
🔗 SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/media/hwkf4r...
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
With forage shortages in much of the UK, many suckler cows are on higher straw or forage crop diets. 🐄
Check body condition early and consider metabolic profiling soon after housing to spot protein or mineral shortfalls before calving.
🔗 SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/media/hwkf4r...
Check body condition early and consider metabolic profiling soon after housing to spot protein or mineral shortfalls before calving.
🔗 SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/media/hwkf4r...
🎧 New On the Hoof podcast ep: 102
Colin Mason, Veterinary Investigation Officer and Centre Manager (Dumfries) shares key takeaways from a Scottish Dairy meeting on lameness in cows — its impact on milking, rumination & feed intake, & how to reduce it.
🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/D2lb1eC
Colin Mason, Veterinary Investigation Officer and Centre Manager (Dumfries) shares key takeaways from a Scottish Dairy meeting on lameness in cows — its impact on milking, rumination & feed intake, & how to reduce it.
🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/D2lb1eC
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎧 New On the Hoof podcast ep: 102
Colin Mason, Veterinary Investigation Officer and Centre Manager (Dumfries) shares key takeaways from a Scottish Dairy meeting on lameness in cows — its impact on milking, rumination & feed intake, & how to reduce it.
🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/D2lb1eC
Colin Mason, Veterinary Investigation Officer and Centre Manager (Dumfries) shares key takeaways from a Scottish Dairy meeting on lameness in cows — its impact on milking, rumination & feed intake, & how to reduce it.
🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/D2lb1eC
🌿 Winter forage tips for sheep 🐑
✅ Score condition before turnout
🦷 Check teeth for bulbs/roots
🐾 Treat foot issues fast
🌱 Gradually transition (1–2h/day to start)
🌾 Provide extra forage
💊 Offer minerals/bolus
#SheepFarming #ForageCrops #LivestockHealth
✅ Score condition before turnout
🦷 Check teeth for bulbs/roots
🐾 Treat foot issues fast
🌱 Gradually transition (1–2h/day to start)
🌾 Provide extra forage
💊 Offer minerals/bolus
#SheepFarming #ForageCrops #LivestockHealth
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🌿 Winter forage tips for sheep 🐑
✅ Score condition before turnout
🦷 Check teeth for bulbs/roots
🐾 Treat foot issues fast
🌱 Gradually transition (1–2h/day to start)
🌾 Provide extra forage
💊 Offer minerals/bolus
#SheepFarming #ForageCrops #LivestockHealth
✅ Score condition before turnout
🦷 Check teeth for bulbs/roots
🐾 Treat foot issues fast
🌱 Gradually transition (1–2h/day to start)
🌾 Provide extra forage
💊 Offer minerals/bolus
#SheepFarming #ForageCrops #LivestockHealth
Reposted by SRUC Veterinary Services
Sheep farms face rising worm-control failure. Discover why faecal egg counts and strategic dosing are key to keeping wormers working.
Rising wormer resistance urges sheep farmers to rethink worming plans
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Sheep farms face rising worm-control failure. Discover why faecal egg counts and strategic dosing are key to keeping wormers working.
People, Pets and Pathogens 🧫
Explore the science of health and innovation at RAVIC’s Open Day!
📅 Thurs 13 Nov | 10am–3pm | Inverness Campus
🐕 Furry friends welcome
🔗 www.sruc.ac.uk/ravic
Explore the science of health and innovation at RAVIC’s Open Day!
📅 Thurs 13 Nov | 10am–3pm | Inverness Campus
🐕 Furry friends welcome
🔗 www.sruc.ac.uk/ravic
October 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
People, Pets and Pathogens 🧫
Explore the science of health and innovation at RAVIC’s Open Day!
📅 Thurs 13 Nov | 10am–3pm | Inverness Campus
🐕 Furry friends welcome
🔗 www.sruc.ac.uk/ravic
Explore the science of health and innovation at RAVIC’s Open Day!
📅 Thurs 13 Nov | 10am–3pm | Inverness Campus
🐕 Furry friends welcome
🔗 www.sruc.ac.uk/ravic
📆Tuesday 18th of November
📍Great Yorkshire Showground
We're heading to the NSA Sheep Farmers' Conference next month. Dave Wilson, Head of Health Schemes will be holding a workshop updating farmers on the risk of MV.
Will we see you there?
#SRUC #MaediVisna #SheepFarmer #NationalSheepAssociation
📍Great Yorkshire Showground
We're heading to the NSA Sheep Farmers' Conference next month. Dave Wilson, Head of Health Schemes will be holding a workshop updating farmers on the risk of MV.
Will we see you there?
#SRUC #MaediVisna #SheepFarmer #NationalSheepAssociation
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📆Tuesday 18th of November
📍Great Yorkshire Showground
We're heading to the NSA Sheep Farmers' Conference next month. Dave Wilson, Head of Health Schemes will be holding a workshop updating farmers on the risk of MV.
Will we see you there?
#SRUC #MaediVisna #SheepFarmer #NationalSheepAssociation
📍Great Yorkshire Showground
We're heading to the NSA Sheep Farmers' Conference next month. Dave Wilson, Head of Health Schemes will be holding a workshop updating farmers on the risk of MV.
Will we see you there?
#SRUC #MaediVisna #SheepFarmer #NationalSheepAssociation
CHECS Update: From 1 Oct 2025, a new Johne’s Disease Risk Level 1* (RL1*) status launches.
For herds already at RL1 with no positive tests in 12 months
Confirms lowest risk status
Certificates will show years at R1/R1*
Check your herd health & work towards RL1*! #CattleHealth #JohnesDisease
For herds already at RL1 with no positive tests in 12 months
Confirms lowest risk status
Certificates will show years at R1/R1*
Check your herd health & work towards RL1*! #CattleHealth #JohnesDisease
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
CHECS Update: From 1 Oct 2025, a new Johne’s Disease Risk Level 1* (RL1*) status launches.
For herds already at RL1 with no positive tests in 12 months
Confirms lowest risk status
Certificates will show years at R1/R1*
Check your herd health & work towards RL1*! #CattleHealth #JohnesDisease
For herds already at RL1 with no positive tests in 12 months
Confirms lowest risk status
Certificates will show years at R1/R1*
Check your herd health & work towards RL1*! #CattleHealth #JohnesDisease
On Saturday, Veterinary Investigation Officer's Caroline and Alex, along with Captiva from Scotland's Farm Advisory Service, hosted a series of workshops at the Scottish Smallholder Festival.
Our VIO's are often involved in events like this, imparting their knowledge onto livestock keepers.
Our VIO's are often involved in events like this, imparting their knowledge onto livestock keepers.
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
On Saturday, Veterinary Investigation Officer's Caroline and Alex, along with Captiva from Scotland's Farm Advisory Service, hosted a series of workshops at the Scottish Smallholder Festival.
Our VIO's are often involved in events like this, imparting their knowledge onto livestock keepers.
Our VIO's are often involved in events like this, imparting their knowledge onto livestock keepers.
We’ve seen more Long Bone Deformity (LBD) cases in spring-born calves — linked to Mn deficiency in cows mid-pregnancy.
Now’s the time to act:
🩸Check Mn levels
🥣Limit silage to 75%
🚫Avoid wet pit silages
💊Use high-Mn minerals or injectables
#BeefFarming #VetAdvice
Now’s the time to act:
🩸Check Mn levels
🥣Limit silage to 75%
🚫Avoid wet pit silages
💊Use high-Mn minerals or injectables
#BeefFarming #VetAdvice
October 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We’ve seen more Long Bone Deformity (LBD) cases in spring-born calves — linked to Mn deficiency in cows mid-pregnancy.
Now’s the time to act:
🩸Check Mn levels
🥣Limit silage to 75%
🚫Avoid wet pit silages
💊Use high-Mn minerals or injectables
#BeefFarming #VetAdvice
Now’s the time to act:
🩸Check Mn levels
🥣Limit silage to 75%
🚫Avoid wet pit silages
💊Use high-Mn minerals or injectables
#BeefFarming #VetAdvice
The SRUC team had a great time at the BCVA 2025 congress. Many members of the team spoke about their research, cases and projects. What a great few days!
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The SRUC team had a great time at the BCVA 2025 congress. Many members of the team spoke about their research, cases and projects. What a great few days!