Veterinary Services

PSGHS: Premises Check Forms – When and Why You Need to Complete One

A reminder to PSGHS members to ensure they are completing a premises check form with their vet when taking on addtional land or holdings or moving to new holding with their accredited stock.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
21/07/2026

BVD Testing Young Calves for the Scottish BVD Eradication Scheme

Advice for cattle keepers on how to manage the costs of testing you calves for BVD following the latest update to the Scottish BVD eradication scheme.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
21/07/2026

Important Reminder: Storage of faecal samples from cull animals awaiting Johne’s ELISA results

PCHS members should collect and store a faecal sample from any animal being culled while its Johne’s ELISA test result is still pending. If the ELISA later returns positive, the stored sample can be PCR tested to confirm the result, helping to protect the herd’s Johne’s Risk Level status and avoid unnecessary accreditation impacts.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
20/07/2026

PCHS Member Profile: Hamish & Margaret Sclater, Deveron Aberdeen-Angus

For over 30 years, Hamish and Margaret Sclater have built the Deveron Aberdeen-Angus Herd into one of the breed’s most respected names, combining outstanding pedigree performance with a strong commitment to herd health. As they prepare for retirement and the herd’s dispersal, their story highlights how dedication to health accreditation, careful breeding decisions and a focus on quality have created a lasting legacy in the Aberdeen-Angus industry.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
15/07/2026

PSGHS: Could earlier testing save you stress?

Could earlier testing save you stress next time you need to do your PSGHS testing? Moving your routine MV/CAE test to the quieter months after autumn sales can reduce the risk of accreditation issues affecting summer shows and sales.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
15/07/2026

Woodburn Poll Dorsets

Set in 200 acres of upland pasture on the southern edge of Exmoor, Woodburn Farm is a family-run enterprise that blends pedigree sheep breeding with ambitious environmental stewardship. Though the farm has evolved significantly over the years, its core remains the same: a commitment to healthy animals and sustainable farming.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
24/02/2026

Beef Calf Viability: The Importance of Checking the Suck Reflex

Good neonatal viability is essential to ensure calves rapidly ingest and absorb colostrum. Many early-life losses in suckled calves are linked, directly or indirectly, to hypogammaglobulinaemia (low levels of immunoglobulins).…

SRUC Veterinary Services
18/02/2026

Why You Should Be Measuring Ewe Colostrum Quality

Most sheep farmers recognise the vital role colostrum plays in lamb survival. What’s discussed far less often is how to measure its quality—and whether doing so is even practical in a busy lambing shed. Recent work carried out across commercial flocks shows that yes, it absolutely can be measured, and the results are well worth paying attention to.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
13/02/2026

Supporting HiHealth Members Following Biobest Laboratory Closure

Following the closure of Biobest Laboratories, we understand this is an uncertain time for farmers and veterinary practices involved in the Biobest HiHealth Scheme. SRUC’s Premium Cattle Health Scheme (PCHS) is working closely with Biobest to support members who wish to transfer and continue their herd health accreditation with as little disruption as possible.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
02/02/2026

Langstone Mill Farm: Focused on Flock Health and Breeding Excellence

Langstone Mill Farm is a family-run, MV-accredited pedigree Charollais flock focused on breeding for growth, conformation, and health while maintaining strict biosecurity measures. Their commitment to disease prevention and genetic progress ensures high-quality rams and finished lambs for the UK market.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
09/01/2026

Managing Winter Challenges

Advice from SRUC Veterinary Services on managing the challenges posed by the weather at this time of year. A series of useful tips and suggestions for cattle and sheep farmers.…

SRUC Veterinary Services
07/01/2026

Ovine Keratoconjunctivitis

This article by Veterinary Investigation Officer Heather Stevenson details the symptons and management of Ovine Keratoconjunctivtis or "pink eye".…

SRUC Veterinary Services
05/12/2025