Schmallenberg Virus Webinar

  • March 11 2025
    7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book event

As the number of confirmed Schmallenberg Virus cases continues to rise in South West Scotland, farmers are becoming increasingly concerned as we quickly approach lambing and calving season. The impact of the virus can be devastating, with infections resulting in low scanning results, abortions and foetal deformities.

In collaboration with Farmstrong, join us on Tuesday 11th March as we hear from SRUC’s Veterinary Centre Manager, Colin Mason to learn more about the virus, including how its spread, the symptoms, testing and potential ways to mitigate risk in the future. We will also be joined by Alix Ritchie from Farmstrong, who will talk about wellbeing as we approach the lambing and calving season. Michael Goldie from Harpercroft Farm in Ayrshire will discuss how he dealt with a Schmallenberg outbreak both physically and mentally and how making a plan of recovery early on helped him move forward and think about the farming year ahead.

Related Resources

Risk of Schmallenberg in Lambing Flocks and Calving Herds this Spring | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service