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LIVESTOCK MATTERS
WORKING
TOGETHER
FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE...
V
ets Duncan Bruce and Matthew Berriman from Rosevean Vet Practice
in Penzance have been encouraging a number of their clients with
pedigree beef herds to seek independent accreditation of the high
health status of their herds.
Veterinary Surgeon
Duncan Bruce
Matthew Berriman
XLVets Practice
Rosevean Veterinary
Practice, Cornwall
Many progressive dairy and beef farmers are
already working with their vets to eradicate
the four key main infectious diseases - BVD,
IBR, leptospirosis, and Johne’s disease -
from their herds, and protect health and
productivity. However, for pedigree breeders,
being able to demonstrate a disease-free herd
also increased the buying appeal of their
livestock. There are a number of health
accreditation schemes available.
At Rosevean Vet Practice, clients are steered
towards using the SAC's Premium Cattle
Health Scheme (PCHS).
A herd is certified to be fully accredited after two
years of testing clear of the four main diseases.
HIGH HEALTH
STATUS HERDS
Gaining accreditation for
high herd health status -
is it wor th it?
Yes it is!
Duncan Bruce
Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Matthew Berriman
Rosevean Veterinary Practice
For discerning pedigree buyers, it’s becoming
essential that cattle are proven to be free of BVD,
IBR, leptospirosis and Johnes disease.
B E E F F E A T U R E