A reminder to keepers that flood water can bring viruses and bacteria in to animal sheds and lead to outbreaks of disease. Please do what you can to keep your animals and birds safe.

A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway. ➡️ More: gov.scot/news/bse-2/

Avian Influenza (bird flu) H5N1 found in wild bird in Scotland - first since 2023. Bird keepers advised to be vigilant for signs of disease; protect sheds from flooding + feed from wild bird contamination. Avian influenza: how to spot +report disease - gov.scot

Learn more about foot-and-mouth disease #FMD, the symptoms, actions to take and what to expect, in this short video “What you need to know about FMD” youtube.com/watch?v=oNwjMD…

The legends that are #DrKathrynEllis & Freda Scott-Park kicks off the first session #HIVSS25 Kingsmills Hotel introducing the wonderful Sheila Voas. It’s going to be a great few days

Day 2 of #HIVSS conference in Inverness. A fab group of vets working in the most remote areas of Scotland. Starting this morning hearing about how University of Glasgow use a calving simulator to help teach students.

At Highlands and Islands Veterinary Services conference #HIVSS in #Inverness for 2 days of CPD and camaraderie. After dinner tasting with Little Brown Dog who produce a wonderful local gin (whisky + “cognac” also made) A few sore heads this morning I suspect.

Closing #HIVSS24 is Patrick J Pollock talking about equine accidents and disaster management. Some harrowing photos but amazing what can be achieved with prep, training and cooperation.

To confirm we are not (and never were) considering banning cats!

Do you have an in-depth understanding of the UK's #PoultryIndustry? Are you seeking an exciting role where you can play a part in #Agriculture and animal welfare? We're hiring Poultry Officers in a range of locations across Scotland! Apply now: ow.ly/8YaY50Vus6f

Sheila Voas on Scotland being officially free of bovine TB: "This doesn't mean we never have incidents, but they are very low and stable. This means as a result we take it very seriously when we do get it here

#BattleBluetongue fact check Find all #BTV3 resources from @RuminantHW AHDB ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…

#BattleBluetongue vaccination fact check Speak to your vet about vaccination - use the vaccine decision maker to help: ruminanthw.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Find all #BattleBluetongue resources from @RuminantHW AHDB ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…

#BattleBluetongue fact check Find out more about #BattleBluetongue & #DoNotWaitVaccinatete campaigns plus recent technical update on the latest webinar powered by AHDB: ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…

#BattleBluetongue fact check

#BattleBluetongue fact check:

The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will provide an online panel discussion with experts, focussing on insights from the Netherlands and vaccination, farmer experiences plus live Q&A session. ℹ️06/08/2025 5-6pm 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/458oHRn

If you l always wanted to be a vet please read this.

Veterinary vaccines don't just safeguard animal welfare - they're essential for public health, food security, and economic resilience. 💉🐄🐑 New government framework sets out how cross-sector action can address crucial supply gaps. 🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/3p99rnuk