Sheep and Goats
Neonatal Clostridial Diseases in Lambs
The two most common neonatal clostridial diseases diagnosed by SRUC are lamb dysentery and pulpy kidney disease. With the intermittent supply of clostridial vaccines remaining a problem for sheep farmers, there is an increased risk of neonatal clostridial disease.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services Aberdeen
- 28/03/2025
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Sneaky Sheep Lungs!
Postmortem examination of thin cull ewes is an effective way to investigate whether Iceberg diseases such as Johne’s disease, ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA) or maedi visna (MV) are present in a flock. This can be carried out very successfully on farm, however one potential pitfall is the misdiagnosis of lung lesions based on gross examination alone.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 19/03/2025
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ScotGov’s Animal Health & Welfare Interventions
Last month it was confirmed that ScotGov’s Preparing for Sustainable Farming’s Animal Health and Welfare Interventions will be continued in 2025.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 18/03/2025
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On the Hoof - In the run up to lambing
Now is the time to arrange visits to check the energy and protein status of ewes lambing in March. …
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 18/02/2025
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