Improving biosecurity on farms Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is estimated to cost the UK farming industry an estimated £52 million per year. PRRS is... 3 September 2025
Possible increase in wild boar predicted New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting... 1 September 2025
Study raises concerns for adders in Scotland The latest Scottish Adder Survey found that the reported distribution of Britain’s only venomous snake shrank significantly in Scotland between 1994... 28 April 2025
Pet travel to Northern Ireland From 4th June 2025, you will need a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document (PTD) to take your dog, cat or... 24 April 2025
Plans for new abattoir get funding boost Orkney’s farmers, crofters and producers could benefit from a new local abattoir which will help them bring their produce to... 14 February 2025
BSE update A case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and... 6 December 2024
Protecting Scotland’s wildlife A ban on the use of snares in Scotland, to improve animal welfare and promote humane wildlife management, is coming... 27 November 2024
Licensing canine fertility services Proposals to introduce a strict licensing framework for canine fertility businesses have been announced. The planned licensing scheme will clamp... 20 August 2024
Increase in official veterinary rate Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish Ministers have started to receive higher... 5 August 2024