02/12/2016: Website data protection policy and T&Cs updated
Due to increasing functionality, we are committed to regularly reviewing our Website Terms and Conditions and Data Protection Policy. Amongst other updates they now provide for ScotMoves.
26/09/2016: CTS Links Replacement Announcement by Scottish Government
Scottish Government have announced a replacement for the current CTS Links System. The new system is called ScotMoves and will be hosted here on ScotEID.
Further information
18/07/2016: Beef Efficiency Scheme calving data deadline extended
The deadline for recording the Beef Efficiency Scheme calving data has been extended deadline extended to 31 July 2016
27/05/2016: Beef Efficiency Scheme deadline extended
The deadline to apply for the Beef Efficiency Scheme has been extended from 31 May to 15 June 2016.
11/02/2016: Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) to become notifiable disease from 2 March
From 2 March it will be a legal requirement for pig keepers to report any suspected cases of PED to the Scottish Pig Disease Control Centre (01466 705247), who will provide advice to affected keepers. There will be no mandatory restrictions or culling if PED is suspected or confirmed. A highly pathogenic PED strain has caused significant problems in China, North America and more recently has been seen in the Ukraine, so vigilance and early reporting is essential.
For more information visit the Scottish Government website
02/09/2015: ScotEID guidance leaflet on BVD
Protecting Negative Herds, and how to achieve a negative status for Not Negative Herds.
A 2 page A5 leaflet sent out by ScotEID in August 2015. This leaflet is available and free to use in its entirety. It may be suitable for use to markets and vets for their catalogues and newsletters.
02/09/2015: BVD Eradication Scheme Update
The latest news on the BVD Eradication Scheme from Scottish Government in presentation format.
BVD Eradication Scheme Update August 2015
05/06/2015: BVD Phase 4 official guidance
The Official BVD phase 4 guidance can be found at the links below:
Official Farmer guidance (Phase 4)
Official Vet guidance (Phase 4)
08/04/2015: Bovine EID numbering
The possible implementation of voluntary bovine EID as part of European legislation offers significant opportunities to the industry. However, the existing GB cattle numbering system is incompatible with the EID standard (ISO 11784) to be required by Europe. Therefore, there is a significant challenge in finding a cost-effective solution which will not discourage voluntary uptake of bovine EID. This paper details the problems, possible solutions and trade-offs.
Bovine EID numbering