Derbyshire Farm Vets

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone from us lot - obligatory annual Christmas jumper photo 🎄

The work never stops in farming but hoping you can all find some time to relax, eat well and spend it with family and friends over the festive period.
🥂

We are of course open 24/7 should you need us (roast dinners welcome 😜)

17/12/2023

From waterproofs and wellies to black tie and ball gowns for this years team vet Christmas do 🎄

15/11/2023

Thanks so much to everyone who came along last night for the meeting. I think it was our biggest turn out yet. 🙌
Hope you all enjoyed a good catch up, the talk and most importantly pie and chips.

11/11/2023

Bluetongue has been confirmed in an individual animal in the South East of England. Control measures are in place.

Bluetongue is spread by midges and signs of disease can include:

- lethargy
- crusty nose
- mouth ulcers
- redness of the mouth, eyes, nose, skin above hoof, teats
- nasal discharge
- High temperature
- abortion

More advice can be found below and any concerns speak to your vet.

Bluetongue has been confirmed in a single animal near Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent.

A 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place to minimise spread of disease and while we undertake further investigations to determine if there has been any local spread.

Livestock keepers must remain vigilant and follow the restrictions on animal movements.

More information, including how to spot and report the disease is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue

07/11/2023

Emerging diseases meeting!
Please let us know if you’d like to attend our latest meeting.
Hopefully see you there
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16/06/2023

The recent high temperatures pose a significant risk of heat stress in animals ☀️🌡️

Signs of heat stress for cattle might include less activity than usual, lowered heads, panting, and a rapid respiratory rate. It's crucial to ensure they have access to ample shade and water.

In addition, consider measures like misting your cattle with water or using fans to help them beat the heat on these scorching days.

Stay cool out there! ❄️

08/06/2023

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Regular health checks can identify potential issues before they become serious problems 🐄

Get in touch today to see how we can help with your herd health ➡️ www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk/

01/06/2023

At Derbyshire Farm Vets, we're committed to your farm's health!

We carry a comprehensive line-up of vet medicines, including POM VPS products. 💊 With fair pricing and free delivery, your farm’s well-being is our top priority.

Get in touch to find out more 📞

19/05/2023

How many calves can you spot?! 😲

Not very often do they all come from the same cow!

17/05/2023

We are seeing a number of grass staggers cases at the moment. This is a combination of the lush grass growth recently being low in magnesium and magnesium being lost in the milk for example those in early lactation/calved beef and dairy cattle.
Low levels of magnesium often result in down cows with neurological symptoms and require urgent veterinary attention.
For every clinical case there will be a number more who are at risk and therefore consider supplementing cows at this time of year. There are various ways to do this from boluses to magnesium salts in water and addition to concentrate feed so talk to your vet to way up the best options for your farm.

11/05/2023

"You're a wizard, Harry!" ⚡️

05/05/2023

Hoping for sunshine this weekend! ☀️

We've got your back, even on bank holidays! Our on-call service is available 24/7, so you can rest assured that you'll have access to the care you need, whenever you need it. 💪

www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk

01/05/2023

However you're spending your Bank Holiday - we hope it's a great one! ☀

21/04/2023

As a practice, we believe herd health planning is the cornerstone of the vet-farmer relationship.

That's why we compile and assist our farmers with data collection on regular routine visits, and provide reports and analysis. This data is then used to inform management decisions, highlight production losses and provide cost-effective solutions.

Want to find out more? Contact us today ➡️ www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk

12/04/2023

With our team's hands-on experience on a working farm, we have an understanding of the current challenges that commercial farmers face.

We aim to make your job as easy as possible by providing reliable, honest, and comprehensive veterinary services!

Learn more about our services by visiting our website here ➡️ www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk

09/04/2023

Happy Easter everyone. Here’s a little peak of my Easter Egg 🐣 born early hours of Thursday. Little Poppy ❤️❤️
Jo

09/04/2023

Happy Easter from us all at Derbyshire Farm Vets! 🐰☀️

06/04/2023

Here's a sneak peek of a calf scan, expertly done by our skilled vet, Jo! 🐮

Our team is dedicated to providing top-quality veterinary care. Find out more about services here ➡️ www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk

31/03/2023

Our team of experienced and independent farm vets provide a 24-hour on-call service to ensure that you have access to the care you need, when you need it.

Get in touch today to find out more ➡️ www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk

26/03/2023

Our in-house mastitis culturing allows us to give you next day results on the bugs affecting your cows. It provides a rapid response to tailor the treatment plan appropriately and also potentially reduces the antibiotics used in cases where they aren’t required.

Here’s a snapshot of how it’s performed ⬇️

25/03/2023

Do you ever feel like you're being watched? 👀

This Hereford Bull was keeping a careful watch over us whilst we were working!

16/03/2023

Date for your diary!
Online Interactive Workshop for farmers on Controlling Johne’s Disease In Your Herd.
Monday 27th March 7.30pm via Zoom with 3 Johne’s experts.
Please speak to your vet if you’re interested in getting involved.

14/03/2023

Hope everyone survived the snow, it’s been a tough time for the little ones and doesn’t looks set to get much easier any time soon
❄️ 🌧️ 💨

08/03/2023

Happy International Women’s Day from us at Derbyshire Farm Vets.

To all the women out there bossing it in agriculture and farm vetting with long hours and dedication. Thanks for all the hard work you do 👊

07/03/2023

Does my bum look big from this angle? 😅🧐

06/03/2023

There are a few ways of giving fluids to a dehydrated cow.

It depends on how unwell the cow is, how dehydrated, and whether her rumen is turning over normally.

Even a mild to moderately dehydrated cow is deficient in a lot of fluid. For example, a 600kg cow who is 10% dehydrated (eg. skin tenting, sunken eyes) this means their fluid deficit is 60 L - that’s a lot of fluid!

Often oral fluids will suffice but in some cases, the cow's cardiovascular system is compromised with reduced/no rumen turn over meaning they will have a hard job absorbing the fluids given.

In these cases, we opt for intravenous fluids alongside oral fluids. 🪣

23/02/2023

While at a TB test, Georgi was asked for advice about cattle with itchy skin 🐮

When one of the worst affected was presented for testing, a small patch at the shoulder was also clipped and a blade was used to scrape a small area of skin.

This was then viewed under a microscope to see which parasites were present and an infestation of lice was found!🪳 A treatment plan was made and Spotinor was delivered in time for day 2 of the test.

Having your vet perform your TB test means we can chat about the general health of your herd and any issues raised can be tackled quickly ✅🐮

Contact us to find out more: www.derbyshirefarmvets.co.uk

20/02/2023

We now have three vets who are ROMS-accredited mobility scorers 📝

Many of our farms have a quarterly herd mobility score carried out by us. This helps identify those cows that are lame requiring treatment and allows us to work closely with you to identify lameness problems on a regular basis.

16/02/2023

This month DEFRA announced the rollout of a funded annual health and welfare review which works in addition to your routine herd health visit.

The aim is to discuss animal health and welfare on your farm and carry out diagnostic testing: focussing on BVD in cattle, and worming treatments in sheep alongside a discussion of medicine use and biosecurity.

For more information and how to register ➡️ www.gov.uk/guidance/sfi-annual-health-and-welfare-review

24/06/2021

Meet the Farm vet team here at Derbyshire Farm Vets from left to right; Jo, Rob and Eleanor 🐄🐂🐑