Notifiable Disease

Bluetongue (BTV): Please Do Not Send Samples to SRUC Veterinary Services Where Infection Is Suspected

An important update for vets in practice on the submission of samples from animals where BTV may be suspected.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
26/08/2026

BSE Disease confirmed in Ayrshire

A case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Ayrshire.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
10/05/2024

New GB avian influenza wildlife interactive map and data dashboard launched

A new map and dashboard facility launched by APHA allows users to explore results from APHA’s avian influenza (AI) in wildlife surveillance programme in Great Britain.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
23/11/2023

Bluetongue and Epizootic haemorrhagic disease update

Bluetongue and Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease are viral diseases circulating in Europe that are a risk to UK cattle and sheep, with both being notifiable in the UK. Both of these viruses are species of the Orbivirus genus and are transmitted between animals by midges.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
20/10/2023

Avian Influenza Update

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across the whole of Great Britain, introducing strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
05/11/2021