Unfortunately, Bird Flu has been confirmed in the local area⚠️A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the Lazonby area near Penrith. If you have any concerns about the health of your birds, please contact us. 👉 bit.ly/43xxCwL

Before and after a uterine prolapse 🐮 Some gentle pressure from Emma and the use of a trusty wine bottle to invert the uterine horns helped get the prolapse back into its normal position!

We recently said goodbye to Jemma who leaves us after almost 17 years working for Paragon 👋🚜 Jemma has contributed greatly to the practice and our clients in the time that she has been with us and for that we are very appreciative. Good luck in your next chapter Jemma 🌟

Our spring newsletter is out NOW 🗞🌷 Our spring edition includes updates on: 🐮 Staff news 🐮 Johne's update 🐮 Coccidiosis 🐮 Bluetounge 🐮 SCCL Colostrum Find it here 👉 bit.ly/3EhP3ad

Calling goat enthusiasts - please complete this questionnaire on goat kid disbudding!🐐The findings of the consultation questionnaire will be presented at the GVS summer conference this year. Complete the questionnaire here by April 30 👉 bit.ly/3Er6rt2

🐣🌷 Easter Opening Hours 🌷🐣 There will be three farm vets on call and available for emergencies over the weekend. We will back open on Tuesday 22nd April.

Meet the team - part 2 👋🤩

Happy Easter from the whole team! 🐣🐰🌷 We hope you are all having a great long weekend - we are loving the spring!

Important update ⚠️ There will be no phone or internet access at our Newbiggin practice tomorrow. The staff at Tarn Farm and Dalston will be able to coordinate emergencies & visits. 📞 Tarn Farm: 01931 716024 📞 Dalston practice: 01228 710208

Early May bank holiday update 📆🌸 The practice will be closed on Monday 5th May. Please don't hesitate to call if you have an emergency 📞

The Goat Veterinary Society Summer Conference will be taking place on 4th - 5th June 2025 🐐🌞 📍 Village Hotel Swindon, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 7DW.

Our next AI Course is taking place on the 28th - 30th July 📆🐮 There are limited spaces available, secure your place now ‼️ To book your place, please contact the practice: 📞 Dalston 01228 710208 📞 Newbiggin 01768 483789 We can't wait to see you there 👋

New changes to Red Tractor regulations require every farmer to have attended a medicine course at least once every 5 years💉If you're last medicines course was close to this expiry date, please book onto this course. Contact the practice to book your place on 01768483789 ☎️

Suns out, cows out 🌞🐮

Spring bank holiday update 🚜🌷 The practice will be closed on Monday 26th May. Please don't hesitate to call if you have an emergency 📞

Morning after a successful C-section 🐄💚

Have you booked your place yet? 👇 Join us alongside Yan Farm Health for an interactive session on calf health, farm hygiene and fly control 🐮 To book, please contact us on 01931 716024 📲

We're excited to be attending the NSA North Sheep event tomorrow 🐏 We're looking forward to an insightful day, learning all about new developments within the industry and advice from industry professionals. If you see us, be sure to pop by and say hello 👋 #NorthSheep25

Have you seen our article in Cumbria Farmer? 🚜 Vet Chris Bailey shares practical tips for managing heat stress in dairy cows 🐮 Keep your herd healthy and productive this summer 🌞 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/43JSWNX

Foot trimming course 📆 The course will include: 🔸 Practical hands on experience. 🔸 Knife management. 🔸 Identification, treatment & prevention of common foot lesions. 🔸 1-to-1 teaching. Please contact our vet Chris on 01228 710208 to register your interest. 📲