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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🐄 Just 2 weeks until #BCVACongress2026! The SRUC Veterinary Services team will be on Stand 6 talking diagnostic testing, C-QAS, HerdPlan, vet CPD, health schemes and more. If you're attending, be sure to pop by and say hello to Alison and Roz! 👋 #BCVA #FarmVet #CattleHealth

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ewes struggling to regain condition 6-8 weeks after weaning? They could be signalling a wider issue. Johne's, MV and OPA can cause chronic weight loss before other signs appear. Investigating a few persistently thin ewes could provide valuable insight Read more: buff.ly/5BpyVN7 #FlockHealth #PSGHS

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Scanning complete? Autumn is the ideal time to review herd fertility. From cow condition and herd health to bull fertility and replacement heifers, our latest article looks at practical steps to help reduce calving interval and improve herd productivity. #PCHS #BeefFarming #HerdHealth #SucklerHerd

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🐑 The route to a lower-carbon flock isn't just about genetics. New Breed for CH4nge research shows breeding for lower methane emissions could reduce methane intensity by up to 30% in 10 years. Combined with strong flock health farmers can improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Buying a bull this autumn? Ask about Johne's status. Johne's disease often spreads unnoticed for years, and buying stock of unknown status is a major route of introduction. Protect herd productivity by choosing PCHS Johne's Accredited stock from Risk Level 1 and 1 herds*, the lowest-risk categories.

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🐑 Premium Sheep & Goat Health Schemes members, let us tell your story. Our Member Profiles are a great way to showcase your commitment to flock health, breeding excellence and quality stock production while raising the profile of your flock with prospective buyers. buff.ly/5tp12wW

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Scotland's Officially TB Free status: what's involved in keeping it that way? Join APHA's Josephine Holbrook & Mick Park on 24 Sept (7pm) to explore TB surveillance, herd breakdown management and the role of vets & cattle keepers in protecting Scotland's TB-free status. 🔗 buff.ly/mSlkT0L

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎓 New grad farm vets hitting the road this autumn? Communication can be just as important as clinical expertise. Tune in to Episode 85 of SRUC's On The Hoof podcast for practical tips on understanding the farmer's perspective and getting more from every farm visit. 🎧 buff.ly/fMCRRn2 #FarmVet #VetCPD

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🐄🐑 Build confidence in beef & sheep nutrition with our 2-day Vet CPD course. Learn practical skills in forage analysis, feed interpretation, mineral nutrition and managing nutritional challenges in ruminant systems. 📍 Edinburgh 📅 3-4/11/2027 🔗 Book your place: buff.ly/fvLhLta #VetCPD #FarmVet

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢 New disease surveillance reports from SRUC Vet Services are now live. Key findings on sheep and cattle health threats, disease alerts and emerging trends. 📄👇 #AnimalHealth #ScottishFarming 📄 May: buff.ly/0NJsEpf 📄 June: buff.ly/0pgI7WJ #ScotGov #ScotVet

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🐑❤️ It's #LoveLambWeek! ❤️🐑 Healthy flocks are the foundation of a thriving lamb industry. From flock health planning to disease prevention, SRUC Veterinary Services is proud to support sheep farmers in producing high-quality lamb while protecting the health and welfare of their animals. #LoveLambWeek

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🐏 Don't let disease through the farm gate. MV can reduce fertility, milk production and lamb performance, while OJD is present in around 64% of UK flocks and can reduce flock productivity by up to 46%. Buy from PSGHS-accredited flocks and buy with confidence. #PSGHS #RamSales #FlockHealth

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

PCHS Member Profile: Hilfield Herefords, a Dorset-based pedigree beef enterprise where herd health has been a priority from day one. Hear how Mike Harris uses biosecurity, practical management and PCHS to safeguard herd health and give breeding stock buyers added confidence. buff.ly/Kz3rQL4

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

⚠️ Important Bluetongue (BTV) Submission Information Please do not submit samples or carcasses to SRUC where infection is suspected. For details, please see our latest blog post: buff.ly/6p6JNsv

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

⏰ Tonight at 7pm! Join veterinary toxicology expert Alan Murphy for Toxicological Tales and discover how environmental and non-infectious factors can impact livestock health. Still time to register! 🐄 🔗 buff.ly/4Gf4tj9 #VetCPD #FarmVet #ScotGov #ScotVet

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🐂 Planning to sell at the October bull sales? Don't leave your Pen Cards until the last minute. October is a busy period, and if testing is required, applications may need up to 6 weeks' notice. Get prepared now! 👉 buff.ly/0D9OLnA

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🐏 The PSGHS Health Schemes Team will be at the Border Union Kelso Ram Sales on Friday 11 September. Pop by to learn how PSGHS can help you take control of your flock's health status and manage risks from diseases including MV and Ovine Johne's Disease. #FlockHealth

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

EAE can enter through healthy-looking replacements. Choose HISHA EAE Accredited sheep for greater confidence in flock health and biosecurity. #HISHA #FlockHealth #SheepFarming 📍 Orkney | Dingwall | United Auctions | Aberdeen & Northern Marts 🔗 www.psghs.co.uk #HISHA #EAEAccredited #FlockHealth

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Pig vets: Be aware of a novel porcine syndrome reported in the Netherlands and Denmark, but not yet in the UK or Ireland. Key signs: bulging eyes, skin reddening, reduced growth and hair loss. If seen in Scotland, contact your Disease Surveillance Centre. #PigHealth #ScotGov #DiseaseSurveillance

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🐑 Free PMs still available for suspected cases of Lymph Node Aplasia in Scottish Blackface lambs. As flocks are gathered for weaning, please encourage submission of lambs showing severe, untreatable orf infections. New PhD project underway, every sample helps improve understanding of the condition.

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Rural business or entrepreneur in agriculture, animal health, food & drink?? Join SRUC business workshop access support, innovation and growth opportunities. 📍 Aberdeen (1 Sept) | Inverness (29 Sept) | Shetland (Oct) | Western Isles (Nov) | Dumfries & Galloway (Dec) 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/e6QatDT4

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🐄 Join us on 26 August at 7pm for Toxicological Tales with veterinary toxicology expert Alan Murphy. Discover fascinating livestock disease cases where the cause wasn't infectious, and explore emerging animal health risks. 🔗 buff.ly/zGimmyo #ScotGov #ScotVet

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🐑 Protect your flock. Protect your profit. HISHA EAE Accredited sheep offer confidence when buying replacements. ✅ Independently monitored ✅ High-health breeding stock ✅ Strict health standards 🔗 www.psghs.co.uk #HISHA #SheepFarming #FlockHealth

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🐄 Staying Ahead of TB Join AHDB, SRUC Veterinary Services, APHA and TB adviser Sarah Tomlinson at a series of events across Scotland (18-20 August) to hear the latest on TB trends, surveillance, post-mortem findings and practical ways to reduce risk on farm. 🎟️ Book now: ahdb.org.uk/events

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🚨 Barber's Pole Worm Alert 🚨 Several lamb deaths linked to haemonchosis have been confirmed on Dumfries farms recently. ⚠️ Watch for: • Sudden deaths • Pale gums/eyelids • Bottle jaw • Little or no scour Early diagnosis is key. Contact your vet if you have concerns. #ScotVet # ScotGov

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

After more than 30 years building the renowned Deveron Aberdeen-Angus Herd, Hamish & Margaret Sclater are preparing for retirement. Their herd dispersal sale will take place this October at the Stirling Bull Sales, marking the end of an incredible chapter. Read their story: buff.ly/veOLEiN

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome Susan Duthie Susan joins our Health Schemes team, supporting members of PCHS and PSGHS. With a background in practice, a PhD in veterinary virology and over 20 years' experience advising farmers and vets on animal health schemes, she'll be a fantastic addition to the team

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🌦️ Recent rain in parts of Scotland, following a hot, dry spell, could increase parasite risks on pasture. Watch for PGE and Haemonchus in sheep. Be alert for lungworm in cattle Consider monitoring worm egg counts and reviewing parasite control plans. #SheepHealth #CattleHealth #ParasiteControl

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

⚠️ Bluetongue vigilance: recent hot weather has created favourable conditions for the biting midges that spread BTV. With cases rising in England and Wales, vets and livestock keepers should remain alert for signs No cases have been confirmed in Scotland, but vigilance is vital. 🔗 buff.ly/XSeq891

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🐑 A fantastic day at the @NSAevents Sheep Event in Malvern yesterday – the perfect way to round off a brilliant summer show season. Congratulations to all our health scheme members enjoying success in the show ring this year, and good luck to those still to come. 🏆

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🐑 Heading to the #NSASheepEvent next week? Visit the PSGHS team at Avon Hall 160 to find out how our health schemes can help improve your flock's health and performance. We look forward to seeing you in Malvern! 📅 28 July | 📍 Three Counties Showground #FlockHealth #SheepFarming #PSGHS #SRUC 🐑🚜

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

☀️ Rising temperatures increase the risk of diagnostic samples deteriorating before they reach the lab. Refrigerate samples promptly, use cool boxes/ice packs, and minimise transit times to help avoid delays, repeat sampling and extra costs. 🧊 Read more: buff.ly/A8KuROy

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🐑🐄 The Royal Welsh Show starts today! If you're heading to the Royal Welsh, be sure to visit us at the NEW 'Cynefin' Sheep Village. Whether you're already a scheme member or would like to find out more about the benefits of health scheme membership, we'd be delighted to chat.

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🐄 For #GBCalfWeek, we're revisiting an On The Hoof Podcast favourite. We know the importance of colostrum management, but failure of passive transfer remains a common challenge. 🎧 Alison Braddock, Katie Denholm and Ali Haggerty discuss the latest research and practical insights: buff.ly/2BIc2Xn

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Know your flock's status. 🐑 The PSGHS Johne's Monitoring Scheme provides ongoing monitoring to help sheep producers understand flock risk, support disease control and give buyers greater confidence. #PSGHS #SheepHealth #OvineJohnesDisease #FlockHealth #Biosecurity

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🐄 Happy Cow Appreciation Day! High-health cattle are the result of year-round commitment from farmers and vets working together through the Premium Cattle Health Scheme. From testing to biosecurity and herd management, every step helps improve cattle health, welfare and productivity.

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🐑 Heading to NSA Sheep Event 2026 on 28 July at Malvern? Make sure you visit us at Stand 160, Avon Hall. Find out how MV or Johne's Disease (OJD) could be pinching your profits, learn more about PSGHS schemes, and get expert advice on maximising flock health. We can't wait to see you there!

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🐑⚠️ Be on alert for blowfly strike. With eggs hatching in as little as 12 hours, prevention and early detection are vital. ✅ Dagg dirty sheep ✅ Maintain worm control ✅ Treat wounds and footrot promptly ✅ Shear before peak-risk periods ✅ Check the NADIS Blowfly Forecast alerts.nadis.org.uk

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🐑 Visiting the #RoyalWelshShow? Come and see the SRUC team in the brand NEW 'Cynefin' Sheep Village! Find out more about PSGHS, PCHS and our innovative health plan management tool, HerdPlan. 📍 See you there! #RWAS2026 #SRUC #AnimalHealth

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🦠 #WorldZoonosesDay, we're recognising the contributions of our Laboratory Scientists, PMSO's and VIO's at SRUC Veterinary Services. From diagnostic testing, post-mortems and disease surveillance, their expertise helps detect, monitor and manage diseases that can impact both animals and people.

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Researchers at SRUC are looking for beef and dairy farmers to complete a short, anonymous survey on how Johne’s Disease is managed on UK farms. ⏱ Takes around 10 minutes ✅ Your input will help inform future research and industry understanding 🔗 Take part: buff.ly/65XzSek

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🐑 Unexplained abortions in your flock this season? If placentas weren't examined, EAE can't be ruled out. Abortion rates above 2% should prompt further investigation, particularly for EAE, toxoplasmosis,and more. ✅ Review records ✅ Discuss testing options with your vet ✅ Assess vaccination plans

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌱 At #Groundswell2026? Join Rotations for Field Vegetables 📍 The Snug | 🕚 Wed 1 July Great to see SRUC’s Prof Christine Watson chairing the session - sharing expertise on rotations, nutrients & crop resilience 🌾 Practical insights for growers – don’t miss it #SRUC #SustainableFarming

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌱 At #Groundswell2026? Join “Optimising Plant Protection” 📍 The Teapot | 🕙 Wed 1 July Hear from SRUC’s Prof Fiona Burnett & David Bell alongside top experts on RNAi & future pest control. Proud to see SRUC leading the conversation 🌾 #SRUC #AgInnovation

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🚨 Ragwort risk in cattle 🐄 Recent case: 3 cows died in days, linked to chronic ragwort toxicity. ⚠️ Often from small amounts over time ⚠️ Signs can appear months later ⚠️ Risk rises in drought & contaminated forage ❗ Prevention is key ✅ Check fields & forage #LivestockCare #Farming

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

☀️ UK heatwave = added risk for livestock 🐄🐑 Heat stress, water issues & hidden hazards like algae and parasites can all impact herd health. 🎧 Practical advice from vet Colin Mason: buff.ly/1XpJcdR ✅ Keep water flowing ✅ Provide shade ✅ Stay vigilant #UKHeatwave #LivestockCare

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🌱 Heading to #Groundswell2026? Find SRUC at Stand B5 to talk: 🚜 Future farming 🌿 Env & ecology careers 📊 Carbon & efficiency ✔️ Study options ✔️ Agrecalc ✔️ Livestock health & lower emissions Practical steps for resilient, low‑carbon farming. 📍 Stand B5 #SRUC

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Day 1 of the Royal Highland Show Done ✅ It was great to see so many of our PSGHS and PCHS having success in the show rings 🏆 Pop by the SRUC stand today to hear about the impact of our disease surveillance work and diagnostic lab. #SRUC #AnimalHealth #Veterinary #ScotGov #Innovation

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Heading to the Royal Highland Show? Visit the SRUC Marquee on 7th Avenue (off the main ring) to learn about the vital work of SRUC Veterinary Services. Discover how we support the industry through: ✔ National Disease Surveillance (Scotland) ✔ Diagnostic testing services ✔ Livestock Health Schemes

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SRUC Veterinary Services @srucvets.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🚨 Lead poisoning risk at turnout Cases peak May–Aug, especially just after cattle go out. Farmers: Check fields for batteries, burn sites & fly-tipping. Youngstock are curious—risk is high. Signs: sudden death, blindness, tremors, teeth grinding.

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