Peakfield Farm Vets

19/08/2025

Some absolutely cracking photos of one of our youngest customers modelling his clothing and merch! Thank you Becky - you have a talent!

(& Chris might get his clothing range yet!!)

16/08/2025

A fantastic day at the Ashbourne Show today, even if some of us were a little chilly in our shorts 🙄

Great to share a drink and a chat with so many of you, and congratulations everyone who formed part of an excellent show of cattle and sheep… next up the Brailsford Ploughing match! 🚜

16/08/2025

Come and see us at the Ashbourne Show today on pitch N2, at the end of the line between the cattle and horse rings… it’s looking like the perfect show day! 🤞🏻 ☀️ 🍻

07/08/2025

off to a flying start with this healthy dam and calf. Both got a jab of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory to ensure they hit the ground running. There’s plenty of research now demonstrating the benefits of non-steroidals around calving in terms of financial return on investment, in addition to the welfare benefits we all think of.

05/08/2025

Bluetongue is edging closer, with a case now confirmed in Staffordshire. A ram lamb has been diagnosed after exhibiting typical signs.

Please be vigilant for the signs of the disease - follow the link below for more details

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue

Vaccination is the key defence against BTV3 - please get in touch if you want more information on any of the above.

Animal and Plant Health Agency AHDB Dairy AHDB Beef and Lamb

29/07/2025

Upcoming events and meetings in August!

16/07/2025

🐑 Hope to see ewe tomorrow evening 🐑

Next up, we have a meeting focussing on the evolving threat of worms in sheep, and how we can work together to tackle it. Please join us on the 17th July at 7pm, details below!

RSVP to Vickie on 01283 243363 or one of the vets.

03/07/2025

Best BBQ yet!

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us yesterday evening… we had a great time catching up with you and your families and all of the food got eaten!

With thanks to Aldwark Artisan Ales for their Baabarian Gold which went down very well and to Jade for supplying the delicious burgers and Sausages! Thanks too to Kate for rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in to help!

Hope we’ll see you again at one of the shows over the summer!

Vickie, James, Chris, Beckie & Bobbie

02/07/2025

All set up, the sun is shining, the BBQ is warm and the beer is cold! Look forward to seeing you all later 🍻😎

01/07/2025

Upcoming events and meetings in July!

30/06/2025

Next up, we have a meeting focussing on the evolving threat of worms in sheep, and how we can work together to tackle it. Please join us on the 17th July at 7pm, details below!

RSVP to Vickie on 01283 243363 or one of the vets.

24/05/2025

Sadly, Bluetongue is not going away.

From July 1st, all of England will enter the Bluetongue restricted zone, meaning no more restrictions on animal movements for shows or sales. As movements increase from the infected areas, we can expect the disease to spread to new locations, and likely infect new populations of midges. Vaccination remains the best way to protect your herd or flock, so talk to us now about getting your name on the list for vaccine as supplies have been limited of late.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bluetongue-virus-restricted-zone-to-be-extended-to-all-of-england-on-1-july-2025 #:~:text=The%20Bluetongue%20Virus%20restricted%20zone,throughout%20England%20without%20movement%20tests.

The bluetongue virus (BTV) restricted zone is being extended to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals.