Crofting: national development plan
This plan highlights the core elements necessary to ensure that crofting remains at the heart of our rural and remote rural communities.
Highlands and Islands Veterinary Services Scheme
The aim of the Highlands and Islands Veterinary Services Scheme (HIVSS) is to ensure the provision of suitable veterinary services. This is to prevent, identify and eradicate animal disease for all animals kept for agricultural purposes where no other provisions are available on the market.
It is necessary to support large animal veterinary practices in some remote areas of the Highlands and Islands, because without them, crofters and their animals would be completely without practical veterinary cover. It is important to ensure these practices continue to provide cover for remote areas as they play a vital role in prevention and identification of animal disease.
In practical terms, this means that crofters and other eligible persons can arrange a visit by a participating veterinary surgeon for a modest maximum charge. This charge is supplemented by a grant to the veterinary practice which will cover the costs of a visit when a vet is called out to take preventative and eradication measures for animal disease.
As at November 2020, there are currently 24 veterinary practices participating in the Scheme.
The Scottish Government will continue to support crofters and their animals through the provision of a subsidised veterinary service.
Contact
Email: aileen.rore@gov.scot
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