Lutterworth office opening hours
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2025
We have adjusted our Lutterworth office opening hours on Fridays. Please consider this when visiting our Lutterworth office.
Lambing meetings
posted on Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Join our FVS team for a discussion on lambing. Our meetings are running on the 29th of January in Melton Mowbray and the 5th of February at Market Harborough.
To get more information or to book your place, please call our office on 01664 491266.
Farm Vet Solutions, Lutterworth
posted on Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Chris and Polly are based at our Lutterworth branch.
Here you can order and collect drugs, test faecal egg counts, book appointments, and any other farm veterinary needs.
The contact number for Lutterworth Farm Vet Solutions is: 01455 248500, or you can simply email: [email protected], for any queries.
For emergencies please contact 01664 491266.
2024 Christmas opening hours
posted on Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Please review our opening hours during the Christmas period. We will resume normal hours on January 2nd, 2025. While the office may be closed, our emergency vets will still be available if needed.
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!)...