Coccidiosis Risk Period!
posted on Tue, 9 Apr 2024
Within the practice we are currently seeing an increasing number of cases of coccidiosis. This time of year sees high numbers of young lambs, often in intensive situations - a prime environment for Coccidia.
Coccidiosis remains one of the most commercially import diseases of young lambs. As the lambing season progresses and the number of susceptible lambs on farm increases, coccidiosis can appear, sometimes as an explosive outbreak. Infections usually occur between 3 and 12 weeks of age, sometimes older. It causes not only damaging clinical signs - including bloody scours and weight...
Nematodirus Risk Alert!
posted on Mon, 8 Apr 2024
The Nematodirus forecast for the East Midlands has risen to 'High / Very High Risk'!
Nematodirus can strike very quickly. You cannot afford to have a 'wait and see' policy!
Damage caused by Nematodirus is from large numbers of immature larvae that are not yet producing eggs. Therefore, faecal egg counts (FECs), are not a reliable indicator of risk. Rapid action is essential!
Risk factors:
- Pasture: Pasture grazed by ewes and lambs last year is extremely high risk. Avoid if possible.
- Weather: Nematodirus thrive in wet and warm weather (like now!)...
Welcome to Farm Veterinary Solutions Ltd
posted on Fri, 5 Apr 2024
From April 2024, we are now a separate company to Rutland and Kings Veterinary Centre small animal practices.
As a stand alone farm practice, we are excited to continue working with all of our clients, further developing our services and "caring for the health of your business".
If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to get in touch!
For farm queries, please email: [email protected]
For small animal queries, please email: clientcare@...
We are on Instagram!
posted on Fri, 26 Jan 2024
We are finally on Instagram!!
Follow us for updates, alerts, memos and more!
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Lambing Kit List
posted on Fri, 19 Jan 2024
Any spare minute during lambing is better spent resting with a cuppa rather than dashing in to the vets practice or ag store for emergency supplies.
Check your medicine cabinet and kit stash to ensure you have everything you need (remember to check expiry dates!). Make a list of anything you are missing and pick these up ahead of the chaotic lambing period.
We have put together a list of kit we think you may need - just click 'read more' to expand the image and get some inspiration for your supplies.
Lambing Meetings 2024
posted on Wed, 10 Jan 2024
It is (or nearly is) lambing time! With our annual lambing meetings, we aim to give you the best possible guidance and support to prepare you for ,hopefully, a straightforward lambing period.
We are holding two lambing meetings, one in Melton Mowbray and the other in Market Harborough to allow accessibility for all. Full details of locations will be given closer to the date of the event.
Places are limited, so be sure to contact our Melton branch on 01664 567481 (option 2) to...
Well done Robyn!
posted on Tue, 5 Dec 2023
Robyn is now officially an ATT!
After completing all of the necessary training and passing the assessment, Robyn is now able to carry out statutory TB skin testing of cattle. We are extremely proud of Robyn for completing this next step and adding to her lengthy list of skills and services!
Image is of Robyn meeting Robyn the cow!
The Welland Sheep Meeting
posted on Tue, 5 Dec 2023
The Welland Sheep Meeting - 10th January, 7pm at the Buttercup Tearooms, Billesdon, LE7 9FE
We are very much looking forward to be participating in this meeting organised by Manor Farm Feeds! Our vet Rebecca will be discussing the potential issues sheep farmers face this coming lambing season.
George Cook and Amelia Rome from the Anderstons Centre will also be presenting and will share information and tips on how farmers can potentially replace the basic payments through various funded schemes available.
The final speaker is Guto Jones from For Farmers. Guto is a...
Join Our Smallholders Club!
posted on Tue, 28 Nov 2023
Join the new FVS Smallholders Club!
The Smallholders Club is perfect for those who may be new to owning livestock or for those who want to improve their knowledge and skill set. We aim to create a local network for like-minded people to share and gain knowledge. For only £20 a month, you will have access to a number of benefits to support you and your livestock.
Membership to the Smallholders Club includes:
- Annual vet visit*
- Six faecal egg counts per annum
- Three seasonal meetings...
TB Update: Post-Movement Testing
posted on Thu, 16 Nov 2023
It is that time of year again when the TB diary starts to get very busy! We kindly ask that you be organised and book in any tests with as much notice as possible so we are better able to fulfil your requests.
Post-Movement Testing: As of the 1st August 2023, cattle moving from higher TB incidence areas of England and Wales into the annual surveillance area of England are now required to undergo post-movement testing. Since then, APHA have kindly been sending reminders to carry out such testing when required. From the 1st December 2023, APHA will no longer be sending these reminders...