Farm News & Advice
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Lameness: Foot rot or CODD?
Foot rot or CODD: Which is which and why does it matter? Lameness in sheep is an ongoing issue that many of our farmers face, and with changing guidance and emerging diseases it can be difficult to know how to best approach the problem! The most common causes of lameness are scald, Foot rot and […]
Red Tractor Standards
Changes to Red Tractor Standards On 1st February 2025 changes were made to Red Tractor Standards. The aspects that affect the veterinary review for Beef and Lamb, and Dairy farms, are as follows: Farms that have completed an Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Review in the last 12 months, do not need to carry out […]
Bluetongue Update
The cold weather has reduced midge activity reducing risk of bluetongue infection. However, the threat of bluetongue has not gone away. It is very likely that bluetongue will re-emerge when the weather warms up and midge activity increases. Therefore, please remain vigilant for signs of bluetongue infection. There are three vaccines available to be used […]
February Team News Update!
We would like to wish Katie P all the best as she headed off on maternity leave at the end of January. We will keep you all posted on the new arrival in the coming months. We are sad to announce that Rebecca Edwards will be leaving us mid-February. Rebecca has written a farewell message […]
Death in Lambs
Over the last few weeks we have seen an increase in sudden death cases in lambs. We would always advise post-mortems to investigate these cases. There are a few options available; our farm vets can carry out a post-mortem and send any samples away to the laboratory, or cases can go to a APHA subsided […]
Flock Health Club 2025
Our sheep flock health club has enjoyed meeting this year to discuss our flocks, reflect on how things are going and plan for the coming season. We are a friendly group, led by farm vets, which aims to share knowledge and improve health and productivity. This year we have focussed on: Lambing strategies Benchmarking with […]
Bluetongue
Bluetongue (BTV) is a non-contagious, infectious viral disease transmitted only by biting midges, which affects all ruminants (e.g. sheep, cattle, goats and deer) and camelids. The latest strain to affect the UK is BTV-3 which has been an issue on mainland Europe since 2023, the first UK case was reported in November 2023 with a […]
Sheep Fertility Summary
Thank you to everyone who joined us on 10th June for our sheep fertility meeting, where we discussed ram preparation, teasers and ewe synchronisation with the team from Zoetis. Advance planning for tupping is key – purchasing new rams early to allow them to settle in prior to breeding; performing the 5 T’s ram MOT […]
Disposal of Sharps
We are pleased to finally be able to offer disposal of sharps and medicine bins! Bins for both can be purchased from us in a range of sizes and the sale price will include the cost of disposal. Sharps bins are available in sizes from 1L. The vets carry 5L or 7L bins so please […]
New SFI Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Opportunities
Over the past 18 months, many farmers have been benefiting from the Animal Health and Welfare Review. Further support is now available to help reduce the levels of endemic disease in livestock. The initial review involves a vet visiting your farm to put together a health plan with a focus on improving health and welfare, […]
