Scottish Bluetongue Vaccination Start Date Announced 10/10/08
Scotland’s livestock farmers can now complete plans for protecting their stock against bluetongue (BT) disease following the announcement from Scottish Government that the compulsory vaccination programme will start on Monday, 3 November 2008.

New NML Johne’s Disease Screening Programme
23/09/08
National Milk Laboratories (NML) has launched the UK’s first Johne’s disease screening programme on milk samples.

Organic Acids Vital in Fight to Control Salmonella 19/09/08
UK poultry salmonella specialist Dr Lin Wylie from Kiotechagil has emphasised the critical need to use organics acids in the battle to control salmonella in South American poultry farms.

Sourcing Sheep and Cattle from the Bluetongue Free Area 10/09/08
SAC's Veterinary Services has timely advice for anyone from England planning to buy Scottish cattle and sheep in the coming weeks, when thousands of stock will be sold at markets across the country.

Defra’s Proposed Animal Health Tax Can Be Avoided 09/09/08
Defra’s contentious plans to acquire cash to fund its new plans for animal health control in England through a headage tax on farm stock can be side stepped, says the National Beef Association.

Prompt Vaccination is the Only Bluetongue Virus Protection 01/09/08
Active bluetongue virus could be lurking undiscovered anywhere in Europe or GB - and the only sure form of protection is to vaccinate all vulnerable domestic animals.

Farm Health Planning at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show 29/08/08
Preparing cows for calving, and managing calves within the first few days of life are crucial if dairy farmers are to protect their animals’ future health and subsequent performance, according to Maggie Gould of Volac.

Window of Opportunity in Bluetongue Timetable
20/08/08
NFU Scotland believes that Scottish livestock producers have a window of opportunity in which to minimise trade disruption with the North of England this autumn.