News & Advice
Post Movement TB testing
We are now undertaking regular post movement testing for clients after the new rules came in in August 2023. All animals moving from higher incidence areas of England and from Wales into the annual surveillance areas of the Edge Area require post movement TB testing 60-120 days after their arrival. This affects farms in Northamptonshire […]
Fly Control Products
Following our successful talk in November on alternative fly control, we are pleased to announce we are now able to sell fly buckets and bait traps from Bestico. Fly traps are an alternative to using pour on or spot on products which can have a negative effect on the beneficial insect populations during the summer. […]
Mastitis sampling project
APHA is undertaking a ewe mastitis bacteriology project during the 2023/2024 lambing season. The aim of the project is to improve surveillance of the different bacteria causing mastitis in ewes and to provide antimicrobial resistance data. In addition, samples will also be used to provide surveillance for other organisms that may play a role in […]
Nematodirus battus, keep an eye on the forecast this spring…
Nematodirus is a worm that can cause sudden death and significant growth reductions in lambs. It is different to other worms because the larvae survive within the egg on the pasture, allowing infection to pass from one lamb crop to the next year’s lamb crop. This means pasture that had ewes and lambs on in […]
Further Bluetongue Update
A case of the notifiable disease, Bluetongue was confirmed in a cow near Canterbury, Kent, on 11 November, following routine testing. As of 4th Feb, there have now been 83 Bluetongue cases on 44 premises in Kent and Norfolk. Most cases have been in cattle but some have been found in sheep. Until recently all […]
Emergency preparation for pet owners in Northamptonshire
Emergency kits, nutrition, shelter and more… what you need to think about ‘in case of emergency’ for pets this winter.
Winter paw care: protect dogs in from road salt
Dehydration and digestive issues are just two of the risks associated with rock salt ingestion in dogs. Learn more in our article.
XL Bully Dogs
At the end of 2023 XL Bully type dogs were added to the list of banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act. This does not mean that all existing XL Bully type dogs will need to be euthanised, but it does mean that there is now strict legislation involved. Does my dog count as an […]
Antifreeze: the killer sugary taste loved by cats
Learn how to protect pets in Northamptonshire and how to avoid antifreeze associated risks.
Towcester Vets explain why Veganuary is a bad idea for cats & dogs
If you’re taking part in Veganuary for health reasons in 2024, you might be wondering if your pet would benefit too. Get the answers you need here.
