News & Advice
Common causes of coughing in the horse
The end of winter is the perfect time to learn about the causes of coughing in horses and some straightforward remedies. In this short article one of our equine vets explains remedies for and prevention of dry cough in horses.
Why rabbit vaccinations are so important in Northamptonshire
Is your rabbit protected and ready for outdoor fun this spring? Learn the importance of rabbit vaccinations.
Daily, regular & annual equine health checks – a quick guide
Responsible owners should be performing different checks on their horses every day, at regular intervals and annually to maximise the chances of their animals remaining healthy. Read this detailed article to find out what equine checks should be made & when.
Towcester Vets shares 14 signs of small furry pet dental problems
A common dental problem that rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters face is overgrown teeth. Understand the signs to look out for in our article.
Towcester Vets explains the signs of feline dental disease to look for
Dental disease in cats is more common than you might think, affecting around 85% of cats over 3 years old. Read our advice.
TBAS – the TB ADVISORY SERVICE – is back!
We are delighted to confirm that the TB Advisory Service is back in action with a new round of funding for on farm advice visits.
7 signs your dog needs a dental check-up
We are focusing on oral care for Pet Dental Health Month, starting with why smelly dog breath is a bigger problem than you might think.
Limited supplies of Spectam this year
As many of you will be aware from the farming press, there is a limited supply of Spectam available this year. This is the only licensed product available for the prevention of watery mouth in lambs.
Worming (or not!) ewes at lambing
Traditionally, most flocks have wormed ewes at lambing. This practice is designed to combat the drop in immunity to worms that ewes experience from around 2 weeks before lambing to 6 weeks afterwards.
Red Tractor Standards Update
Red Tractor introduced a number of changes in November 2021 for Beef and Lamb standards which we would like to make our clients aware of.
