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.
Latest News
Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety.
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was found in cattle and sheep in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk.
You can now apply for an Animal Health and Welfare grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024.
The deadline to apply is midday 1 May 2024.
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If you enter your postcode in the search box you will be offered a list of your nearest vets and their practise details in approximate distance order.
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Being aware of and prepared for the risk that notifiable and new and emerging diseases pose to animals, and maintaining effective biosecurity to protect them has never been more critical.
Find out what you can do to protect the health and welfare of animals you keep or work with from notifiable and reportable diseases (also known as listed diseases) by registering for one of Defra’s ‘Plan, Prevent and Protect’ webinars.
Webinars
Join us to hear from a panel of experts who will provide an update on bluetongue and the current BTV-3 strain that has been confirmed in cases in cows and sheep in Kent and Norfolk.