grazing

Lead Poisoning Risk

With cattle now at grass across much of the country, we are in the peak period for lead poisoning cases. While entirely preventable, lead toxicity remains one of the most commonly diagnosed causes of fatal poisoning in cattle.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
21/07/2026

Ragwort Toxicity in Cattle: A Recent Case Highlights the Importance of Prevention

A recent postmortem investigation through the Dumfries PM room has highlighted the ongoing risk that ragwort poses to cattle, particularly when exposure goes unnoticed until clinical disease develops.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
21/07/2026

Grazing Dairy Cows Eating Soil

In recent weeks we have had telephone reports from practitioners about dairy cows at grass that are eating soil.…

Veterinary Services
22/06/2020