Reminder: Toxovax Orders
posted on Wed, 12 Jun 2024
Thankfully, the 2024 supply for the toxoplasmosis vaccine is looking promising! That being said, we can never guarantee reliable supply and so we recommend placing your orders as soon as possible.
Key Points to Remember:
¨ Toxovax has a very short shelf-life of around 7-10 days.
¨ Orders must be placed in advance with a planned dispatch date to work with your schedule.
¨ Vaccines can be purchased in batches. You don’t need to commit to vaccinating all of your ewes in one go. This is especially beneficial for those who are unsure on how many replacements will be...
We are now RCVS Accredited!
posted on Thu, 6 Jun 2024
We are very excited and proud to announce that Farm Veterinary Solutions is now an approved member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme!
This is a voluntary scheme aiming to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care. As an accredited practice, we have passed an inspection focusing on a range of areas, including clinical governance, hygiene, the facilities we provide and many more. The practice will be re-inspected every four years and will be subject to spot-checks in the meantime to ensure we are keeping up with our high...
Fly Control - Don't Delay!
posted on Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Although we may see flies as just a nuisance, uncontrolled fly populations can significantly affect your livestock's health. As well as general welfare issues including discomfort and pain, flies can also have the following affects:
- Reduced milk yield in cattle by up to 20%
- Increased incidence of summer mastitis
- Reduced calf weaning weights by up to 9kg
- Risk of blowfly strike in sheep
- Reduced reproductive potential in sheep
- Downgraded quality of wool clip
Different species of flies are active at varying times of the...
Suckler Fertility Meeting
posted on Mon, 22 Apr 2024
Join our vet, Freddie, and Ceva Animal Health for an evening discussing the importance of fertility and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the beef suckler herd.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 7pm in Melton Mowbray.
Agenda:
A presentation from Ceva on the importance of fertility in your herd and the value of genetics and the role AI can play.
A discussion with Freddie about Beef Suckler KPIs and how they link to herd fertility & performance.
Food and refreshments will be provided - please let us know if you have any...
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...