The consultation on cattle identification and traceability in Scotland is now live. This consultation will seek views on various topics surrounding cattle identification and traceability. The consultation will also seek views on the industry proposal for the introduction of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Technology. We are keen to hear from a wide range of interests including cattle keepers, markets, abattoirs, Scottish …

As part of a wider project at the Royal Agricultural University, we are conducting research looking into the aims, establishment, management, termination and the root architecture or herb and legume rich leys. Particularly we are looking to gather views on farmer/grower experiences of establishing these mixes, what species work well in what situations, what the establishment needs of these mixes …

Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) About bluetongue Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (such as sheep, cattle, goats, deer) and camelids (such as alpacas, llamas). Midge bites are the most common way for the virus to spread to livestock, but BTV can also spread through the import or movement of infected animals, their germplasm (semen and ova), embryos …