Animal Welfare

Johne’s Average Test Values now available from SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

Phase III of the National Johne's Management Plan (NJMP) for GB dairy farms came into force on 31 March, 2025. Farms require an Average Test Value (ATV) for completion of their annual NJMP declaration, which is itself a requirement for the Red Tractor scheme.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
20/05/2025

Spring 2025 Schmallenberg update

Although cases of disease caused by Schmallenberg virus have been reported in England in previous years, Scottish herds and flocks have remained largely unaffected until 2025. Cases have been reported in early lambing flocks this spring in the Southwest and the central belt of Scotland with evidence of exposure being more widespread.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
11/03/2025