Grant or payment · Scotland
Compensation for animals culled for notifiable disease
Statutory compensation when livestock are culled to control notifiable animal diseases.
- From
- Scottish Government (statutory disease control)
- How much
- Set by law for each disease; not stated on the page read.
- Who can apply
- Livestock keepers eligible for statutory compensation.
What you’ll need
- Animals culled under official disease control
How to apply
- Compensation is handled as part of the official disease response; ask the Animal and Plant Health Agency or your RPID area office
Budget about £23.5m for statutory disease control (Rural Support Plan annex, 24 March 2026). The Scottish BVD Eradication Scheme (Phase 6 since 1 July 2025) is a compulsory testing scheme, not a funding scheme.
Similar schemes
- Highlands and Islands Veterinary Services Scheme (HIVSS) Open all yearScottish GovernmentSubsidised vet visits for crofters and small farmers in remote Highlands and Islands areas, so they pay only a modest maximum charge.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.