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Movement of animals

WEBMovement of animals. The highest risk of introducing disease comes from adding new animals to your herd or flock, but there is also a risk when moving your own animals: from other farms used for grazing or wintering. between your own farms, or from other holdings within your own business. Taking care protects you, your neighbours and the wider

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Benefits of disease avoidance

WEBThere are also wider benefits. Good disease avoidance practices help to protect: your local farming and rural community, allowing freedom to operate day-to-day without disease restrictions. the safety of the food chain, supporting public confidence in our products. the country’s ability to export. the health of people, pets and wild animals.

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SONAAR Report 2021

WEBIn line with the One Health approach, this report includes information from 2021 on antimicrobial use and resistance in humans, animals and the environment. In 2021, the impact of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was still evident across society. While some healthcare services resumed during 2021, patterns of service delivery, …

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Health and biosecurity plans

WEBThe SAHPS (Animal Health Planning System) is a web-based software developed by Scotland’s Rural College ( SRUC) to support vets and farmers involved in flock and herd health planning. The system is funded by the Scottish Government and it is free for Scottish farmers and vet practices. Learn the best way to put disease avoidance into practice

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Quarantine and isolation

WEBThis is referred to as isolation and it allows sick animals to rest and recover and prevents disease spreading around the pen, group or wider farm. The key adviser is your vet who will ensure the design of your own quarantine and isolation programmes form part of your health and biosecurity plan. You can take steps to prepare your farm so you

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Storage and disposal of antibiotics

WEBStorage and disposal of antibiotics. Correct storage of medicines such as antibiotics (and vaccines) will ensure best effect of these treatments. You should store them: in line with manufacturer’s guidance, given on labelling. safely, with restricted access if required, to avoid unauthorised, accidental or incorrect use. out of reach of children.

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Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial …

WEBA 'One Health' approach to tackling AMR was adopted in Scotland in 2016 and acknowledges that the health of humans, animals and the environment are interconnected.

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Outbreaks of disease

WEBOutbreaks of disease. It is essential that any disease is detected early to enable prompt diagnosis, containment and treatment. Steps you can take. You can take steps to detect disease early on your farm. Use and refresh your health and biosecurity plans regularly with your vet. Make time to inspect your animals regularly and closely in good light.

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Wildlife sanctuaries and rescue centres

WEBRSPCA Establishment Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation provide guidance on provision of animal health and welfare for rehabilitated wildlife; general principles for record keeping; staff; training; legislation; veterinary treatment; design, position and maintenance of facilities; provision of food and drink; and release and post-release

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