Menu
24/03/2014
Cattle Scab Confirmed At Scottish Borders Farm
Famers in Scotland have been urged to be vigilant following the confirmation of a case of cattle scab.
Psoroptic mange, more commonly-known as cattle scab, is a disease caused by mites piercing an animals skin to feed.
According to reports, the discovery of the disease at a farm in the Scottish Borders is the first case in Scotland since the early 1980s, with Scotland's Rural College saying that the disease could have "serious welfare implications" for cattle.
Farmers have been urged to remain vigilant and to report any signs of the disease to their vet.
(MH/JP)
Psoroptic mange, more commonly-known as cattle scab, is a disease caused by mites piercing an animals skin to feed.
According to reports, the discovery of the disease at a farm in the Scottish Borders is the first case in Scotland since the early 1980s, with Scotland's Rural College saying that the disease could have "serious welfare implications" for cattle.
Farmers have been urged to remain vigilant and to report any signs of the disease to their vet.
(MH/JP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 September 2007
FMD Restrictions Eased Outside England
Restrictions on the movement of animals following the latest outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in England have been eased in Scotland and Wales. The restrictions have been eased in order to allow farmers to transport livestock for slaughter, but they still remain unable to move animals for any other reasons.
FMD Restrictions Eased Outside England
Restrictions on the movement of animals following the latest outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in England have been eased in Scotland and Wales. The restrictions have been eased in order to allow farmers to transport livestock for slaughter, but they still remain unable to move animals for any other reasons.
19 January 2012
Badger Culling Begins In August
The culling of Britain's badgers is to begin in August, while the initial pilot areas have been identified, according to reports on Thursday.
Badger Culling Begins In August
The culling of Britain's badgers is to begin in August, while the initial pilot areas have been identified, according to reports on Thursday.
15 September 2005
BSE ban to be lifted on older cattle
The ban on human consumption of meat from cattle aged over 30 months is to be lifted, the government has announced. Following advice from the Food Standards Agency, Defra announced that a proposed new BSE testing system would replace the Over Thirty Months (OTM) rule.
BSE ban to be lifted on older cattle
The ban on human consumption of meat from cattle aged over 30 months is to be lifted, the government has announced. Following advice from the Food Standards Agency, Defra announced that a proposed new BSE testing system would replace the Over Thirty Months (OTM) rule.
11 June 2004
Europe 'almost free' of foot-and-mouth disease
Europe is almost free of foot-and-mouth disease after a long history of devastating epidemics, but the continent’s livestock industry should remain vigilant against possible future outbreaks, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today.
Europe 'almost free' of foot-and-mouth disease
Europe is almost free of foot-and-mouth disease after a long history of devastating epidemics, but the continent’s livestock industry should remain vigilant against possible future outbreaks, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today.
20 October 2009
National Liver Strategy Announced
The Department of Health has announced plans to recruit a new National Clinical Director to lead the development of a National Strategy for tackling liver disease. Liver disease is the fifth most common cause of death in England.
National Liver Strategy Announced
The Department of Health has announced plans to recruit a new National Clinical Director to lead the development of a National Strategy for tackling liver disease. Liver disease is the fifth most common cause of death in England.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
