Latest update / news

21-09-18

2018 Research Grant - now Closed

The Sheep Veterinary Society invites applications for funding for research projects to the value of £4000.

The aim of the SVS...

20-09-18

Vets receive awards celebrating achievements

A number of awards were made to vets across the profession at BVA Members’ Day. These included BVA awards for outstanding contributions to veterinary science and services...

10-09-18

Sheep & Cattle farmers warned dry summer may not have killed off liver fluke

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) groups are urging sheep and cattle farmers to not be complacent...

31-08-18

Talking Sheep Ashbourne 3 Sept 2018

Following the success of the Talking Sheep meetings, we are very pleased to announce our meetings are back for 2018. Organised by members of the ...

15-08-18

AMU Calculator for sheep

We are delighted to share with you the University of Nottingham Sheep Antibiotic Use Calculator. It is a tool which has been designed to provide a practical, simple, to...

05-07-18

African Swine Fever – clinical signs, pathology and situation update

The Pirbright Institute and APHA have compiled images with captions to illustrate the clinical signs and gross pathology of African swine fever (ASF) to assist pig keepers...

12-06-18

Talking Sheep Devon Wed 4th July

Following the success of the Talking Sheep meetings, we are very pleased to announce our meetings are back for 2018. Organised by members of the ...

12-06-18

First case of resistance to group 4 wormer (monepantel) is reported in the UK

SCOPS calls for action as first case of resistance to group 4 wormer (monepantel) is reported in the UK

The recent publication of the first case of...

13-04-18

Talking Sheep Richmond 8 May 2018

Following the success of the Talking Sheep meetings, we are very pleased to announce our meetings are back for 2018. Organised by members of the ...

29-03-18

Talking sheep Penrith 16 May 2018

Following the success of the Talking Sheep meetings, we are very pleased to announce our meetings are back for 2018. Organised by members of the ...

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