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