News & Advice
Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) in camelids
Crias are born with no antibodies, making them extremely susceptible to infection. Young camelids get important antibodies from the colostrum of their dam so ensuring they get their first drink is really important.
Towcester Veterinary Centre’s summer dog holiday recommendations
Avoid the crowds and head to our top holiday destinations with your dog this summer that aren’t in Cornwall or Devon.
Beware of five common summer dog diseases
Some dog diseases are more common over the summer. Catharina explains how to spot and prevent them.
Rule Changes for herds that are tested for Johne’s
Our farm vet team want clients, whose herds are tested for Johne’s, as part of their CHECS health scheme, to be aware that there are some rule changes being brought in this Autumn.
3 important summer disease checks for cats in Northamptonshire
Read Catharina’s advice about the three cat disease checks you should be doing this summer and why.
Try these rabbit enrichment tips from Towcester Veterinary Centre
You can enrich your rabbit’s life after lockdown with the right care and a few simple adjustments at home. Check out our team’s top tips.
New scheme promises recognition for TB free herds
A new TB scheme from CHECS called ‘The TB Entry Level membership scheme’ has recently been launched. The new scheme aims to engage participants in biosecurity measures that reduce the risk of a TB breakdown.
Quarantine measures to protect your flock’s productivity
We’re encouraging clients who are looking to buy new stock for the coming breeding season to take a little time to think about protecting the sheep you already have on farm with straightforward sheep biosecurity measures.
Towcester Veterinary Centre’s post-lockdown puppy socialisation checklist
Puppy socialisation is a key part of their early development. Learn how to socialise your puppy post lockdown with our nurses’ advice.
Towcester Veterinary Centre’s advice on post-covid cat obesity & separation anxiety
Find out why cat separation anxiety & obesity could be an issue in your household after the COVID lockdown, and what to do about them.
