Scotland's Healthy Animals

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This report includes information on antimicrobial use and resistance in humans, animals and the environment in Scotland in 2020

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This report summarises the first year’s progress against the second set of antibiotic use targets which span 2021-2024.

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The new mobile phone app for beef suckler farmers is ready and available to use. Funded by the Scottish Government as part of its Public Good and Veterinary and Advisory Services.

CPD training for Feed Adviser Register (FAR) registered advisors

AIC Services have released their latest Continual Professional Development (CPD) training for Feed Adviser Register (FAR) registered advisers.

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Movement of Animals

Bringing new animals, or returning your own animals from elsewhere (including shows), poses the greatest risk of bringing disease into your herd/flock.

Epidemiology Population health and Infectious disease Control (EPIC)

The Scottish Government funded Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreaks (EPIC) (www.epicscotland.org) has contributed to the concept and development of Scotland’s Healthy Animals. EPIC is a valuable ongoing contributor of advice and content.