The Sheep Veterinary Society

"We aim to promote the prevention of disease and the welfare of sheep by providing a forum for discussion, distribution of research results and provision of advice on veterinary matters relating to sheep"

SVS Autumn Meeting

at Lancaster University

from 13th -15th September 2010.

Further details to follow.

New to the Member's pages

President's Blog June 2010

Report on our Spring Meeting in Jersey hit by the volcanic ash

Details of the Welfare sub-committee work

Talking Sheep 2010

Left: at St Boswells speakers were Jenny Hull, Dick Thompson, Rita Deucharde, Kath Dun. Right: At Scotch Corner Fiona Lovett was one of the speakers

Vets all over the country have been ‘Talking Sheep’ this last winter as part of an initiative organized by Sheep Veterinary Society and generously sponsored by Schering-Plough Animal Health.

Ten regional meetings took place between January and April complementing the society’s usual Spring and Autumn conferences and were dotted all over the country hoping to reach sheep enthusiasts who wouldn’t necessarily come to these main events (although there have usually been a few ‘SVS regulars’ at each meeting).  Another of the main aims was to encourage recent graduates to maintain their interest in sheep veterinary work by presenting at these informal sessions either in this initial series of meetings or in ones to be arranged in future.

In total over 200 vets attended, including nearly 100 who have graduated in the last 5 years and several of these were inspired enough to volunteer a presentation.  A success story all round!

‘Talking Sheep’ were mainly evening groups centered on 4 short, clinically based, talks by group members.

It is through such activities, our Spring and Autumn meetings and committee work that the society tries to achieve the aims defined above.

If you would like to join the Society or join one of our Talking Sheep groups next year please contact Sheep Veterinary Society via our secretariat.

June 2010

Contacting the Society

For general communications please use this link

Society members can also communicate with other members of the society through a dedicated newsgroup. Applicants should be aware this newsgroup is intended to provide a general discussion forum for members of the Sheep Veterinary Society and inclusion is subject to approval by our group moderators. To join please click on the following link: SVS newsgroup. Then click on "Join this Group" button at the bottom right hand side and follow the instructions for registering with Yahoo.

Downloads

SVS Research Grant 2009 Application Form
SVS/BVA Ram Examination Form (18 Jan 2007)
SVS Guidelines to Semen Collection (18 Jan 2007)
SVS Travel Claim Form (21 Feb 2007)

External advice

Environment Agency guidance on sheep dips
RUMA gudelines on the Responsible Use of Vaccines and Vaccination

Useful Links

Farmers Weekly Online
NADIS Disease Information
NFU Online
BVA Website
European College for Small Ruminant Health Management
Vets on line
Scottish Animal Health Planning System

Disease Surveillance Reports

(Veterinary Laboratories Agency / Scottish Agricultural Colleges quarterly small ruminants disease surveillance reports. These reports now include data from England, Wales and Scotland and are compiled jointly by SAC and VLA.)