Preventing rumen bloat with a red devil trocar 👿🐮
A red devil is a trocar which is placed into the rumen to release gas when an animal is severely bloated.
The red devil remains in the animal, and can be opened and closed as and when it is needed.
There are 2 main types of bloat in calves;
Gassy bloat - caused by;
🔹 Oesophageal obstruction
🔹 Vagal indigestion after puenomonia
🔹 Tetanus
Frothy bloat - caused by;
🔹 Excessive legumes, clover and grain in their diet.
Ever wondered what the process of freeze branding cattle is? ❄❄
Freeze branding uses copper alloy irons chilled in a dry ice solution. Applying these alloys to the cattle can alter the hair follicle pigmentation - meaning black/darker hair will grow back white in colour!
Within around 3 months, the branded area will have healed and the cattle will be permanently identifiable.
Restraining the animals is super important for freeze branding so that the numbers are not wonky or distorted - we use a low stress cattle handling device called the Easy Boss E, which distracts cattle perfectly.
For more information, please contact Karen on 01228 710208 📞
Some freeze brands coming through done by our vet tech service! 🤩🐄❄
For more information, please contact Karen on 01228 710208 📞
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 💚
We understand that it's tough to talk about suicide and mental health within the farming industry, but please remember help is always available.
Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies has some great advice and resources available ➡️ https://bit.ly/2Y6fDvV
Paragon Veterinary Group at the Dalston Show
We can't wait to see everyone at Dalston Show tomorrow! 🍻🥳
To celebrate, we're sharing a throwback of the show...
Come and say hello to the team and enjoy some refreshments at our tent!
Our vet tech service is now offering Cattle Freeze Branding! 🐄
Freeze branding makes identification of animals easier and is a relatively simple and effective procedure.
To find out more or book this service, call us on 01228 710208 📞
World Veterinary Day 2024 | Paragon Veterinary Group
🐴🐄🐾 Today is World Veterinary Day 🐾🐄🐴
This year’s theme is ‘Veterinarians are essential health workers.’
Here at Paragon, we wanted to take a moment to recognise the important work that our vets carry out and the impact it has on the world around them.
From treating animals to sharing advice and supporting our clients, our vets play a vital role within local communities.
Thank you to all of our fantastic vets who work across all of the teams at Paragon 👏
DOUBLE TROUBLE 🐄🐄
Twin calves may be very cute, but they are also a big risk factor for many health issues affecting dairy cows.
What problems can be associated with twins in dairy cows?
🐄 Abortions, retained placentas, calving difficulties and metritis.
🐄 LDAs and ketosis.
🐄 Reduced milk production.
🐄 Future conception difficulties and extended calving intervals.
🐄 Increased calf mortality at calving.
🐄 Reduced calf birth weight.
🐄 Freemartinism.
International Women's Day | Paragon Veterinary Group
Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💫
Here at Paragon, we're incredibly proud that 80% of our team are women.
From vets and vet nurses to the business support team, receptionists and veterinary technicians, the whole team works tirelessly to ensure your animal receives the highest quality care 👏
Paragon lambing competition winner
Congratulations to the winner of our lambing hamper competition, Olivia Grindley! 🥳🐑
Thank you to everyone who entered 🤩
Happy Pancake Day! 🥞
Flour, milk, eggs - we'd like to say a massive thank you to all the farmers who work hard to put food on our tables 👨🌾
Merry Christmas from all the team at Paragon Veterinary Group | Cumbria
Merry Christmas from everyone at Paragon 🎅🎄⛄
On the twelfth day of Christmas, our clients brought to us.....
12 Booster vaccines
11 Embryos thriving
10 Calves disbudded
9 Worm egg counts
8 Cats castrated
7 Donors programmed
6 Lumps are lasered
5 Scouring calves
4 Howling dogs
3 OPU's
2 TB tests
And a puppy getting cuddles!
We hope you all have a brilliant festive period 🎅🎄⛄
