Sheila Voas

Scottish Government's Chief Vet. Tweeting on animal health & welfare, vet science,@ScotGov, animals + (family) life. Tweets own, RT not endorsements

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

Sign up to the #cattle focused #BattleBluetongue webinar on 29 April 5-6pm, chaired by @natbeefassoc
A panel of experts will provide updates to the current BTV situation plus we will hear experiences from cattle farmers and vets.

Book your place via: https://t.co/VS1xvIUWe9

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

Sign up to the sheep focused #BattleBluetongue webinar on 22 April 5-6pm, chaired by NSA where a panel of experts will provide updates to the current Bluetongue situation.
Submit questions in advance via: https://t.co/bv3ewp0fQA
Book via: https://t.co/r6DAMCmvcB

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

@natbeefassoc are hosting a free webinar on the importance of BTV vaccination pre-turnout with a reminder of the practical and commercial impact of the disease.

Interested? Make sure you register here: https://t.co/BLHX4YOOxf

[Sheep Veterinary Soc @SheepVetsoc]

**WEBINAR** Bluetongue virus update – 15th April 2026
From 5-6pm
During this technical update we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation.
The discussion will be aimed at vets, but farmers are welcome to join.
Link: https://t.co/WyTQJr4Zwl

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Travelling back from a half term trip abroad?

To protect UK farmers and animals from diseases like Foot and Mouth, meat and dairy products can't be brought into Great Britain.

Check the rules before travelling: https://t.co/7AlJHfRZZQ

[Scot Gov Marine @ScotGovMarine]

From 10 January 2026, exporters and the wider supply chain, need to provide additional information for seafood leaving the UK.

Details regarding the changes, are on the https://t.co/Uc6LXqlwCU site where you will find links to Guidance, FAQs and dates for engagement webinars.

[Sheila Voas @CVOScotland]

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[VMD @vmdgovuk]

Veterinary vaccines don't just safeguard animal welfare - they're essential for public health, food security, and economic resilience.
💉🐄🐑

New government framework sets out how cross-sector action can address crucial supply gaps.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/Icpglc5XM9

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

#BattleBluetongue vaccination fact check

Speak to your vet about vaccination - use the vaccine decision maker to help: https://t.co/qQhPlDoXZw

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

Find all #BattleBluetongue resources from @RuminantHW @TheAHDB
https://t.co/fV3h8nMTU0

[Sheila Voas @CVOScotland]

If you l always wanted to be a vet please read this.

[SRUC @SRUC]

Have you considered a career in veterinary medicine? We have a limited number of additional places available for Scottish resident and postgraduate applicants on the BVSci programme to start in September 2025.

To register your interestgo to https://t.co/J76rdOWUhS

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will provide an online panel discussion with experts, focussing on insights from the Netherlands and vaccination, farmer experiences plus live Q&A session.
ℹ️06/08/2025 5-6pm
🔗 Sign up: https://t.co/J45SO9kYZv

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

#BattleBluetongue fact check:

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

#BattleBluetongue fact check

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

#BattleBluetongue fact check

Find out more about #BattleBluetongue & #DoNotWaitVaccinatete campaigns plus recent technical update on the latest webinar powered by @TheAHDB: https://t.co/4lE4gjvAot

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

#BattleBluetongue fact check

Find all #BTV3 resources from @RuminantHW @TheAHDB
https://t.co/fV3h8nMTU0

[BritishVets @BritishVets]

@CVOScotland on Scotland being officially free of bovine TB: "This doesn't mean we never have incidents, but they are very low and stable. This means as a result we take it very seriously when we do get it here

[Scottish Government Jobs @scotgovjobs]

Do you have an in-depth understanding of the UK's #PoultryIndustry?

Are you seeking an exciting role where you can play a part in #Agriculture and animal welfare?

We're hiring Poultry Officers in a range of locations across Scotland!

Apply now: https://t.co/N2WWbXaW9C

[Sheila Voas @CVOScotland]

@josephj143 A misinterpreted report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission

[Sheila Voas @CVOScotland]

To confirm we are not (and never were) considering banning cats!

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

Scotland will not ban cats, First Minister John Swinney confirms

https://t.co/tnrvA3TBkN