Health Planning

Langstone Mill Farm: Focused on Flock Health and Breeding Excellence

Langstone Mill Farm is a family-run, MV-accredited pedigree Charollais flock focused on breeding for growth, conformation, and health while maintaining strict biosecurity measures. Their commitment to disease prevention and genetic progress ensures high-quality rams and finished lambs for the UK market.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
09/01/2026

Managing Winter Challenges

Advice from SRUC Veterinary Services on managing the challenges posed by the weather at this time of year. A series of useful tips and suggestions for cattle and sheep farmers.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
07/01/2026

PSGHS Rules for Adding Animals into an MV/CAE Accredited Flock or Herd

An important reminder to PSGHS members on the requirements for testing and isolation when adding animals to a MV or CAE accredited flock or herd.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
03/11/2025

Herd Health at the Heart of Success for the Award Winning Anside Herd

The Irvine family from Drummuir, Banffshire, have built one of the UK’s most successful pedigree Limousin herds — and they credit herd health as the cornerstone of their success.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
24/10/2025

New CHECS Risk Level 1* (RL1*) Status for Johne’s Disease – What It Means for Your Herd

An update on the new CHECS Johne's Disease RL1* status for vets and farmers.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
16/10/2025

How Easter Howgate Turned Their Herd Around with Premium Cattle Health Scheme Support

Read about how SRUC's Easter Howgate Farm are tackling their Johne's disease challenges with the help of the Premium Cattle Health Scheme.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
19/09/2025

Promote Your Farm’s Success with Our New HerdPlan Web-App!

HerdPlan, funded by the Scottish Government and developed by SRUC’s Veterinary Services team, enables UK vets and farmers to work together to create proactive health plans to improve productivity and increase income on farm.  …

SRUC Veterinary Services
08/10/2024