Latest update / news

26-03-19

As we approach the midge season the risk of Bluetongue virus increases. Look out for clinical signs of BTV in your herd or flock. If you suspect it, you must contact your...

13-03-19

Moredun launch award scheme

The Moredun Foundation Award Scheme is now open for applications

Deadline for applications for the 2019 TMF Award Scheme is Monday 20th May...

08-03-19

Talking Sheep Aberystwyth 01 May

We are delighted to announce our Talking Sheep meetings are back for 2019, organised by members of the Sheep Veterinary Society and very...

05-03-19

Lambs at risk from nematodirus much earlier this year than last, warns SCOPS

The sudden increase in temperatures in February puts earlier-born lambs at risk from nematodirus, warns the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group. The...

07-02-19

George Hedley Memorial Award

25-01-19

Travel Scholarship To Ontario Small Ruminant Conference - now Closed

SVS are making available a veterinary student/new graduate travel scholarship to the Ontario Small Ruminant Conference from 17th - 19th June 2019.

Conference...

22-01-19

Talking Sheep Northumberland 4 Feb 19

We are delighted to announce our Talking Sheep meetings are back for 2019, organised by members of the Sheep Veterinary Society and very...

18-01-19

Talking Sheep Shrewsbury 23 Jan 19

We are delighted to announce our Talking Sheep meetings are back for 2019, organised by members of the Sheep Veterinary Society and very...

17-01-19

Adv Veterinary Clinical OPA scanning training

Tuesday 19th February, 2019. Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, EH26 0PZ.

Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA), also known as Jaagsiekte, is a...

21-12-18

Sheep farmers urged not to do get caught out by ‘low’ fluke risk this winter

Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS)

While liver fluke burdens on pasture...

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