Unfortunately, Bird Flu has been confirmed in the local areaโ ๏ธA 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. ๐ bit.ly/43xxCwL
Before and after a uterine prolapse ๐ฎ
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 ๐๐ 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 ๐
Our spring newsletter is out NOW ๐๐ท
Our spring edition includes updates on:
๐ฎ Staff news
๐ฎ Johne's update
๐ฎ Coccidiosis
๐ฎ Bluetounge
๐ฎ SCCL Colostrum
Find it here ๐ bit.ly/3EhP3ad
Calling goat enthusiasts - please complete this questionnaire on goat kid disbudding!๐The findings of the consultation questionnaire will be presented at the GVS summer conference this year.
Complete the questionnaire here by April 30 ๐ bit.ly/3Er6rt2
๐ฃ๐ท Easter Opening Hours ๐ท๐ฃ
There will be three farm vets on call and available for emergencies over the weekend. We will back open on Tuesday 22nd April.
Important update โ ๏ธ
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.
๐ Tarn Farm: 01931 716024
๐ Dalston practice: 01228 710208
The Goat Veterinary Society Summer Conference will be taking place on 4th - 5th June 2025 ๐๐
๐ Village Hotel Swindon, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 7DW.
Our next AI Course is taking place on the 28th - 30th July ๐๐ฎ
There are limited spaces available, secure your place now โผ๏ธ
To book your place, please contact the practice:
๐ Dalston 01228 710208
๐ Newbiggin 01768 483789
We can't wait to see you there ๐
New changes to Red Tractor regulations require every farmer to have attended a medicine course at least once every 5 years๐If 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 โ๏ธ
Have you booked your place yet? ๐
Join us alongside Yan Farm Health for an interactive session on calf health, farm hygiene and fly control ๐ฎ
To book, please contact us on 01931 716024 ๐ฒ
We're excited to be attending the NSA North Sheep event tomorrow ๐
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 ๐
#NorthSheep25
Have you seen our article in Cumbria Farmer? ๐
Vet Chris Bailey shares practical tips for managing heat stress in dairy cows ๐ฎ
Keep your herd healthy and productive this summer ๐
Read more here ๐ bit.ly/43JSWNX
Foot trimming course ๐
The course will include:
๐ธ Practical hands on experience.
๐ธ Knife management.
๐ธ Identification, treatment & prevention of common foot lesions.
๐ธ 1-to-1 teaching.
Please contact our vet Chris on 01228 710208 to register your interest. ๐ฒ