WVSC turns 10 years old
It is hard to believe that 10 years ago, on the 13th of April 2015 the old VLA laboratory on the Buarth in Aberystwyth re-opened as the WVSC.
The Arwain DGC Scheme Continues!
The Welsh Government has confirmed in the last few days that the Arwain DGC scheme will continue for another year.
Wales Sustainable Farming Scheme-Animal Health and Welfare
The SFS will be the primary mechanism for future farm support payments for farmers. The scheme promotes actions to be completed on farm that align with Welsh Government’s Sustainable Land Management objective
Farmers invited to take part in field trials of a cattle TB vaccine and a companion skin test
Work continues on a deployable cattle TB vaccine.
Bluetongue Vaccine (BTV-3) Licensed for use in Wales
Farmers in Wales now have access to BTV3 vaccination
Administration Workshop
A valuable day, with exciting and informative presentations.
Annual Report 2022-23
Our AGM was held on the 15th January 2025, the annual report for 2022-23 can be found below
Beefed up Mobility
A new initiative aiming to combat lameness in the Welsh beef herd
Clinical signs of Bluetongue (BTV) in the present UK outbreak
Current clinical advice on the signs and treatment of Bluetongue (BTV).
Operations and Development Manager Appointment
We advertised for an Operations and Development Manager, and from 1/11/2024, Phil Thomas has been appointed to this part time role.
