Johne's Disease
Important Reminder: Storage of faecal samples from cull animals awaiting Johne’s ELISA results
PCHS members should collect and store a faecal sample from any animal being culled while its Johne’s ELISA test result is still pending. If the ELISA later returns positive, the stored sample can be PCR tested to confirm the result, helping to protect the herd’s Johne’s Risk Level status and avoid unnecessary accreditation impacts.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 20/07/2026
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CHECS Rules for Shows, Sales, and Off-Farm Movements
A reminder to our PCHS members about the CHECS rules for moving cattle to and from, shows, sales and other off-farm movements.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 24/10/2025
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Johne’s Disease Certification Scheme - Rules Revised
CHECS, which sets industry standards for cattle disease control within the British Isles, has confirmed rule changes aimed at increasing consistency and confidence in Johne’s Disease test results across the health schemes and laboratories it licenses.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 11/05/2021
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