Veterinary surveillance blogs
Watch Your Hedges and Ditches: The Hidden Danger of Hemlock
A reminder to vets and livestock keepers to be vigilant for the signs of hemlock poisoning.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 19/09/2025
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New Dairy BVD Negative Programme Launching October 2025
An update on the new CHeCS Dairy BVD Negative programme.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 19/09/2025
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Safeguarding Flocks from EAE: Why Vigilance and Accreditation Matter
A reminder of the risks of EAE and how to prevent introducing it to your flock.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 19/09/2025
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Increased Risk of Perennial Ryegrass Staggers this Autumn
There is an increased risk of perennial rygrass staggers this Aurumn as a result of fungal growth.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 17/09/2025
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Employee Profile: Jess Donald, Post Mortem Support Officer
Meet Jess Donald, a dedicated member of our team at the St Boswells Disease Surveillance Centre. At just 21 years old, Jess joined us in April 2025 as a Post Mortem Support Officer (PMSO), bringing with her a passion for animal science and rural life.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 29/08/2025
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Protecting Flocks and Profits: The Vital Role of HISHA in EAE Prevention
When it comes to sheep farming in the Highlands and Islands, flock health is important. That’s why the Highlands and Islands Sheep Health Association (HISHA) plays such a vital role—providing farmers with EAE-accredited sheep to ensure they can buy top-quality, disease-free replacements with confidence.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 05/08/2025
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SRUC Veterinary Services Introduces Enhanced Brachyspira PCR Test
SRUC Veterinary Services is pleased to announce an important update to our diagnostic capabilities: a new and improved real-time PCR test for Brachyspira, launching in late July/early August 2025. This test replaces the long-standing 23s RNA PCR method and brings a host of benefits to veterinary diagnostics, particularly in swine and avian health.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 04/08/2025
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Nematodirus Warning: PGE Risk in Lambs Is Rising
Our Veterinary Investigation Officers are seeing an unseasonably high number of PGE (parasitic gastroenteritis) and Nematodirus cases in recent weeks. Read on to learn about what has casued the increased worm challenege and how you can reduce the risk to your stock.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 25/07/2025
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Louping Ill Cases Detected in the Scottish Borders
Our Veterinary Investigation Officers have diagnosed two cases of Louping Ill Virus in sheep in recent weeks, the first cases to be diagnosed since 2023. Read on to learn more about presentation, diagnosis and why we are seeing an increase in tick-borne diseases.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 10/06/2025
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Post-lambing blood sampling in ewes
Considering blood sampling some sheep which aborted or appeared empty? There are limitations to testing for infectious abortion after lambing season but in some cases it can be useful for flock health planning. …
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 23/05/2025
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Nematodirus risk
The beautifully warm spring has meant an early Nematodirus hatch this year. Last week Aberdeen had three submissions of 6-8 week old lambs which have been diagnosed as acute nematodirosis. …
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 20/05/2025
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How to Diagnose Watery Mouth in Lambs
Welcome back to our blog! You may have seen the recent ‘On the Hoof’ article about neonatal clostridial disease in lambs, covering lamb dysentery and pulpy kidney disease. Today, we're looking at another common neonatal condition of lambs and kids: watery mouth disease, also known as E. coli endotoxaemia.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 10/04/2025
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