Introduction
The Animal Health and Welfare Division is involved in many policies that are not directly linked to an animals health or its welfare. This section aims to provide information on these, and highlight the benefits of them to overall animal health/welfare.
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Animal By-Products
The EU Animal By-Product Regulations (1774/2002), came into force on 1 October 2003, and among other measures prohibits burial of fallen stock on-farm, except in remote areas (i.e. parts of the Highlands and Islands where there is no collection service).
Highlands and Islands Veterinary Service Scheme
The Highlands and Islands Veterinary Services Scheme (HIVSS) was set up, originally in 1915, to ensure that animal health and welfare is safeguarded in remote areas amongst people who might otherwise be reluctant or unable to incur veterinary costs.
Land Management Contracts
The aim of these programmes is to promote animal health and welfare standards and contribute to farm business profitability and product quality. This scheme provides farmers with a number of options, the Animal Health and Welfare Management Programme being one, and support towards the cost of implementing them.
Specified Animal Pathogens
Animal Pathogens are controlled by The Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998. This prohibits any person from carrying or introducing into any animal a pathogen listed in the Schedule, except under the authority of a licence issued by the Scottish Ministers.
Protection of Honey Bees
Honey Bees contribute directly to food production and, through pollination, make an important contribution to crop production and maintainance of a healthy environment. They do, however, face threats from a number of pests and diseases. The Scottish government is working with stakeholders to finalise a Honey Bee Health Strategy for Scotland.
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