Tibbs & Simmons Farm Vets

05/03/2025

🐑𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘🐑

Due to expected large turnout for the Bluetongue meeting we have made the decision to change the location of the meeting to accommodate everyone. The meeting will now be held at Felton village Hall, Felton, BS40 9XA.

Please ring the office to book your space.

21/02/2025

LOST AFRICAN RING NECK PARROT

A lost African ring neck parrot is currently in Puxton park car park.

Please get in touch with the practice if this belong to you, or you have any information.

19/02/2025

After such a positive response following the first meeting in our sustainability series we our hosting the second session, this time it’s all about flies 🪰

Please get in touch to book your space!

18/02/2025

BLUETONGUE MEETING 🐄🐑

On Monday 10th March we will be hosting a Bluetongue meeting.

Please ring the office on 01934 862808 to book your space ☎️

13/02/2025

SUSTAINABILITY MEETING

We will be hosting our first sustainability talk on Monday 17th February at 12pm.

Please give the office a ring to book your place ☎️

29/01/2025

📣 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE 🐓

As of Saturday 25th January the whole of England were placed into an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ), meaning bird owners will need to comply with enhanced biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of further outbreaks of disease. The enhanced biosecurity measures are outlined in the attached photo.

This update was introduced due to the escalating numbers of cases of influenza and increased risk levels in wild birds. All bird owners are urged to remain alert for any signs of disease and report suspected disease to the APHA. Signs of avian influenza include;
- dullness/reduced appetite
- respiratory distress
-swollen heads/ discolour are of the comb

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate with getting in touch with us ☎️

The changes in the

24/12/2024

From us all at Tibbs and Simmons, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! 🎄🎅🏼

Our office will now be closed over the festive bank holidays, but as alway a vet will be available for any emergencies 📞

Wishing everyone health, happiness and success for 2025!

04/11/2024

🐑𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 🐑

On Wednesday 13th November we will be hosting a sheep lameness meeting at the practice. The talk will include the sheep lameness 5 point plan; covering prevention, treatment and vaccination of footrot (Footvax).

The presentation will also cover quarantine treatments and protocols of new sheep onto the farm, so we are able to introduce new sheep into the flock without spreading diseases.

The talk is kindly sponsored by MSD and food will be provided. Please aim to arrive from 7 onwards, with the talk starting at 7:30.

Please call the office to book your place 01934862808 ☎️

30/10/2024

𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗞𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗠𝗣 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚

On Thursday 7th November we will holding a selekt pump servicing day at the practice!

Please bring your pumps into the practice before this date, or give them to a vet when they’re on farm. Please label your pumps with the farm name to ensure you get the right one back!

01/10/2024

If you’re heading to the dairy show tomorrow be sure to come and say hello to us, we will be in our usual spot on Avenue B! 🐄

We will be offering hot drink and cakes, we can’t wait to see you! 🍰☕️

27/08/2024

27/08/2024

🐑RAM MOT DAY - Wednesday 28th August🐑

With ram sales now upon us, we should be mindful of checking our stock tups for fertility.

On Wednesday 28th August we will be holding an MOT day at the practice where we will be giving the rams a full health check and testing their semen.

Please get in contact with the practice to book a slot 01934 862808 ☎️

14/08/2024

🐑𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬🐑

On 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 19𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 we will be carrying out a teaser day at the practice, costing £65.00 excluding VAT per teaser.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥?
A ‘teaser’ is a ram that has been vasectomised, meaning he still produces all the hormones of an entire ram but he can’t impregnate the ewes.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥?
A teaser will naturally synchronise the ewes ready for your entire, fertile rams to be introduced. If a teaser ram is used correctly they should
- bring the breeding season forward by 2-3 weeks
- tighten up your lambing period

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘?
- a fit and healthy ram
- good legs, feet and teeth
- ideally a different breed from your breeding ram (makes identification much easier)

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥?
- ewes to be kept away from any rams (teasers included) for a minimum of 28 days (ideally 6 weeks) then introduced to a teaser ram for 2 weeks. The teaser is then removed and an entire ram introduced.
- ideally use teasers at a ratio of 1:50 (1:100 maximum), then introduce to your rams at a ratio of 1:20 or 1:30.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗬 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘?
A vasectomy should be done 6-8 weeks before being introduced to the ewes. During this time he may still be partially fertile and therefore should be kept away from any breeding ewes.

If you would like to book a slot, or ask any questions please give us a ring on 01934 862808

08/08/2024

On Clare’s routine this morning it was a great opportunity for students to learn.

We always enjoy having helpful vet students with us!

08/08/2024

Next up we have our vet tech Jess out on one of her calf routines.

Our vet tech provides a range of services:
🐮blood sampling calves to assess colostrum transfer
🐮giving calf vaccinations
🐮measuring calf growth rates
🐮disbudding calves

08/08/2024

Here’s Liv on one her morning routines!

Routine fertility visits are a carried out on a lot of our dairy farms in order to maximise production. During the visit we scan cows for pregnancy, help to get cows in calf and check cows post calving 🐄

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08/08/2024

Out in the lab vet Naomi is busy processing a lungworm sample! 🔬

We offer a range of in house laboratory testing including gut worms, lungworm and liver fluke! Parasites can have major impacts on growth rates and production therefore faecal egg counts are advisable. 🪱

Drop in your poo samples (in a sealed container) to the office and receive your results the same day

08/08/2024

Next we have the wonderful ladies in reception!

Our reception team are responsible for the smooth running of the practice, from booking visits to putting up all your drug orders ☎️