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A Modern Veterinary Practice in the Heart of Dorset DAMORY VETERINARY CLINIC HAVE PROVIDED FARM VETERINARY SERVICES IN DORSET FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS!
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We have a wealth of experience and have developed excellent working relationships with our clients, in many cases over several generations! Our farm vets provide prompt 24 hour emergency cover. Based at the practice in Blandford, we also cover the Purbeck, Wimborne, Shaftesbury, Salisbury, Sturminster Newton and Dorchester areas and can often deliver drug orders when passing (including a drop-off

point in Shaftesbury). We pride ourselves on always going the extra mile for our clients and consistently delivering a high quality of service.

10/09/2024

We had a brilliant (if very muddy…) weekend at Dorset County Show! Great to see so many familiar and new faces.

07/09/2024

Come and say hello Dorset County Show! Rich, Charlie & Lucy are on the stand this weekend, find us on Avenue K near the goats and cattle. (You might see a familiar face in the sheep ring too!)

05/09/2024

BLUETONGUE UPDATE: With cases in East Anglia and now Yorkshire, we are receiving lots of queries. Please do feel free to call us on 01258 452626 and we will help wherever we can.

Lots of information about the current situation, including restricted zones, vaccination permits and preventing disease, can be found at:
https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-information-and-guidance-for-livestock-keepers

05/09/2024

BLUETONGUE UPDATE: With cases in East Anglia and now Yorkshire, we are receiving queries about how bluetongue might spread and reducing risks. Please do feel free to call us on 01258 452626 and we will help wherever we can.

Lots of information about the current situation, including restricted zones, vaccination permits and preventing disease, can be found at:
https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-information-and-guidance-for-livestock-keepers

03/09/2024

Rich & Charlie will be at Dorset County this weekend on stand K6 - between the main ring and the goat & cattle rings. (You may also spot Charlotte with some Herdwick sheep in tow...) Come along for a chat and refreshments!

28/08/2024

Our autumn-calving dairy herds are well underway and keeping us busy! Calf health (and future productivity) starts from day zero with that all-important colostrum. Some farms are using Vet Review funding to check colostrum intake in their young calves and review farm protocols - speak to your vet for more info

08/08/2024

Today is - an annual showcase of 24 hours in UK farming. Follow along on our stories to see what the day brings for us! 🐄

07/08/2024

We've seen some particularly nasty outbreaks of New Forest Eye in the last few weeks. It's caused by a bacterial infection and spread by flies, so fly prevention treatments and isolating affected animals can reduce spread in the group.

Keep a lookout for runny or closed eyes - prompt treatment is important as eye damage can develop very quickly.

01/08/2024

Teaser time! If you need new teaser rams this year, remember vasectomies must be performed at least 6 weeks before they're used, to make sure the teasers are no longer fertile.

29/07/2024

Show season starts this week, with Mihai providing vet services at the New Forest Show on Thursday. Our stand will be at Gillingham & Shaftesbury, Dorset County & the Dairy Show in the coming months - hope to see you there!

22/07/2024

Congratulations to Laura, who officially graduated in Liverpool last week with her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. Her studies included cattle fertility, calf management, infectious disease and flock health.

Laura would like to say a big "thank you" again to the clients who allowed their farm data/pictures to be used in her assessments.

11/07/2024

Some of our dairies have recently made use of the Animal Health & Welfare Pathway vet review funding, including herd health discussions, mobility scoring and calf health reviews. If you haven't taken advantage of this funding yet, speak to your usual vet or give us a call for more info. (Also available for beef & sheep)

26/06/2024

It might (finally) feel like summer but for many sheep flocks, it's almost time to think ahead to tupping! Summer is a good time to vaccinate against Enzootic Abortion & Toxoplasmosis, as this must be done well in advance of tupping; and if you need new teaser rams, vasectomies must be done at least 6 weeks ahead of use too.

19/06/2024

Haemonchus alert... although there had been suspicions, we have now confirmed our first cases of Haemonchus (barberpole worm) of the year. Traditionally seen in mid/late Summer, we now see this condition from May to November depending on weather conditions. Haemonchus worms cause anaemia resulting in weakness and deaths - give us a call if you have any concerns.

15/06/2024

Double trouble... Delivered by Charlie earlier this week with the first coming very awkwardly. The limited room for manoeuvre was soon explained by a twin coming closely behind!

10/06/2024

Have you seen the latest Kingshay dairy costings report for 2023? The cost of an extended calving interval is now estimated at £5.89/cow/day, showing the value of investing in fertility visits.

There is also a new section on heifer management - showing that 62% of farms are calving in at >25 months, and rearing costs have risen by 14% since 2021.

Check out the report athttps://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/Kingshay-Dairy-Costings-Focus-Report-2023.pdf to see how you compare.

04/06/2024

Have you got 100+ breeding ewes? Were you disappointed with your scanning %, barren %, or number of stillbirths?

The MSD FlockCheck scheme runs until 30th June and funds the lab fees for 6 barren ewes to check for Enzootic Abortion and/or Toxoplasmosis (provided ewes aren’t vaccinated for these diseases). Usual journey/time fees apply. Please ring the office to book in, or add it on to another visit.

29/05/2024

Whilst we were all glad to see Spring turnout, we're now starting to see some grazing-related issues; from staggers in suckler cows to very high lamb coccidiosis counts. If you haven't thought about your parasite control plan for the grazing season, give us a call or join our discounted in-house worm egg count scheme 🔬

24/05/2024

Not long until Charlotte's next sheep meeting! This time looking at synchronising breeding. Please RSVP to the office by phone/email by next Friday 31st to reserve your place.

21/05/2024

Charlotte will be attending this event near Dorchester on Friday. With farmers, vets, police, NSA, NFU and more involved, this should be a very interesting event to share experiences and work towards reducing these crimes.

Please RSVP via https://bit.ly/3W3qEfc or [email protected]

20/05/2024

During Mental Health Awareness Week last week, some of the farm & equine team got together for a dog walk and catch-up.

Over the recent long, wet winter/Spring (and a challenging calving & lambing for many), we've felt privileged that farmers have turned to us for advice in difficult times. We are always happy to listen, and to help wherever we can, including helping clients connect with the fantastic support organisations available.

13/05/2024

Entries for local food & farming awards Love Local Trust Local close at the end of the month. With categories ranging from meat and dairy producers, to farm shops, rising star and business growth, there are lots of opportunities to enter! Go to https://www.lovelocaltrustlocal.co.uk/ for more information.

08/05/2024

***Beware staggers*** The long-awaited sunny weather is causing rapid grass growth, resulting in staggers (magnesium deficiency), usually in lactating cows. Immediate treatment is needed!

Staggers risk can be reduced by magnesium supplements (including water) or boluses, give us a call for advice 📞

02/05/2024

The FlockCheck scheme is running again until June, funding lab fees for 6 barren/aborted ewes to check for Enzootic Abortion and Toxoplasmosis - the two most common infectious causes of sheep abortion (ewes must be unvaccinated for these diseases). Usual journey/time fees apply. Please ring the office to book in, or add it on to another visit - even a funded Pathway visit!

29/04/2024

Matt has been busy fertility testing bulls in recent weeks, in preparation for the upcoming breeding season. For new and older bulls alike, this is a very useful exercise to give the best chance of a successful breeding season, rather than discovering any problems at a disastrous PD session months later! Give the office a call to book in.

25/04/2024

Have moo heard... about the Johnes tools available on HerdCompanion? They are really helpful to identify your higher-risk animals, make individual cow decisions and monitor overall herd progress. We are always happy to advise on these too.

15/04/2024

Save the date for Charlotte's next sheep meeting, further details to follow.

03/04/2024

Calf scour appears more of a problem than normal with this prolonged wet winter, leading to wet environments where the common bugs that cause scour can thrive. E.coli in young calves less than a week old can be very severe, quickly leading to sepsis, whilst other causes such as rotavirus & crypto tend to occur later.

Give us a call if you have any concerns - we can run quick 10-minute tests to tailor your treatment plans, and don't forget rehydration is key.

25/03/2024

The office will be closed for Easter bank holidays this coming Friday & Monday; however we are open for medicines collections on Saturday. Please place any urgent vaccine or large medicines orders ASAP as we won't receive deliveries over the bank holiday.

Laura & Matt are on-call over the long weekend (and are hoping for some nice Easter lambings!)

21/03/2024

Spring is keeping us busy with calvings, lambings and all the associated problems! Can anyone guess the breed of this lovely pair?

Address

Newton Road
Wimborne
BH214AL

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+441258452626

Website

https://www.damoryvets.co.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=VP0438

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Videos

Spring is keeping us busy with calvings, lambings and all the associated problems! Can anyone guess the breed of this lovely pair?

Our vet Abi saw this calf last week for colic (abdominal pain). The calf was quickly deteriorating, so Abi operated on-farm to find and treat the problem - a dilated caecum (part of the gut). The farmer kindly sent us this video 48 hours later, great to see the calf so keen to drink! She will continue to be monitored carefully.

Ever wonder what we’re squinting at in our ultrasound goggles...? This recording was taken from one of our dairy routines this morning. Can you tell what’s special about this pregnancy scan? (See Instagram story for a hint!)