Protecting the health of Scotland’s pig herd
Authoritative information on pig diseases, biosecurity and welfare for Scottish producers, vets and the wider industry.
Suspect a notifiable disease?
African Swine Fever and other notifiable diseases must be reported immediately to APHA. How to report →
Suspect PED? Report it to the Scottish Pig Disease Control Centre on 01466 792284 or vet@scottishpigs.org.uk. More about PED →
Seen a wild boar or feral pig?
Wild boar and feral pigs can spread African Swine Fever. Please record every sighting in Scotland.
Disease information
PRRS
Our PRRS programme, the Top 10 risk areas, and signs and training materials to order.
African Swine Fever
What ASF is, how it spreads and how to keep it out.
PED
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea – signs, spread and reporting.
Biosecurity
Practical guidance, SOPs and signage for your unit.
Endemic diseases
Swine dysentery, pleurisy, salmonella and more.
Welfare
Scottish SPCA partnership and adaptive farrowing.
Scottish Pig Health Network (SPHN)
Members can access SPHN, developed by SRUC and Scottish Pigs, for herd health and biosecurity information and disease mapping. Find out more or request access →
Latest updates
New Scottish Pigs website launched
Pig health, biosecurity and welfare information for Scotland, all in one place.
PCES enters Year 3: Scotland steps up drive to eliminate PRRS
Four Regional Strategy Groups, a new PRRS mapping tool and new biosecurity materials as the programme moves from evidence to action.
Pig Insights: the other sort of AI sets a new standard for pig health surveillance
Our KTIF-funded project turns Quarterly Veterinary Reports into live, interactive health intelligence.
About us
Scottish Pig Producers established the first slaughter disease surveillance scheme in the UK back in 2003, through the producer co-operative Wholesome Pigs (Scotland) Ltd. Building on that approach, Scottish Pigs now operates a comprehensive range of health, welfare and sustainability improvement initiatives.