MBG Farm Vets

17/10/2024

Post-Mortem Examinations

PMEs are an extremely helpful diagnostic tool. They allow us to visualise, examine and sample all internal organs, some of which would be impossible in a living animal.

PMEs allow us to give a definitive diagnosis, and then advise on the best preventative treatment for the rest of your livestock.

We’re entering high risk pneumonia weather, sampling the lungs from an affected calf gives the most sensitive and reliable result for what bacteria/virus has caused the pneumonia. Knowing the pathogen involved means we can pick the most appropriate vaccine going forward and advise on the best course of treatment.

09/10/2024

28/09/2024

Jonny Reading getting ready for his turn.

We are so thankful for everyone’s donations, we’ve raised enough for nearly 200 swimming lessons!!

I’m considering wearing 2 wetsuits for my next turn…

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jade-dixon-1722543824673?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fjade-dixon-1722543824673&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

22/09/2024

Bluetongue Update

Following the identification of further bluetongue BTV-3 cases close to the edge of the Restricted Zones (RZs), the two RZs have now been merged and extended.

Keepers of cattle, sheep, camelids and other ruminants must remain vigilant, report any suspicion of bluetongue immediately and follow the restrictions on animal and germinal product movements that apply.

Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the United Kingdom, subject to licence.

Unlike the authorised vaccines for other BTV serotypes, the BTV-3 vaccines claim to reduce viraemia rather than prevent it. This means they may not prevent your animals from being infected or infectious, but (depending on the vaccine) their claims include reduction or prevention of clinical signs experienced or mortality.

For this reason, all movement controls and trade restrictions still apply to vaccinated animals. You should not test vaccinated animals as part of a pre-movement test in bluetongue zones until 7 days after their vaccination. This will prevent interference with BTV-3 monitoring.

27/08/2024

Help Jade Dixon raise money to support Level Water

07/07/2024

We had a very busy day yesterday at Hanbury Countryside Show.

We love seeing everyone and getting to catch up over a brew and a piece of cake. Thank you for all your donations, the money raised will go to a local animal charity and The Farming Community Network.

A quick shout out to some of our staff for all their help and support in their areas of the show:

- Gill for being cattle secretary, a massive commitment that she makes look easy.

- George for being poultry secretary, his hard work was definitely appreciated, his tent was one of the busiest on the show ground.

- Ollie and Becca for being the official on site vets, they made sure the livestock and horses were safe and healthy throughout the day.

- Jo for running the dog show, this section is always incredibly popular and brings so much fun and energy.

- Jade, Maggie, Vlad, Sophie, Kim, Chloe, Jonny, Martha, Will, Abbie and Dinke for making brews, serving cakes, treating animals and just generally doing whatever jobs needed to be done.

04/07/2024

Our Farm & Equine summer newsletter is out now!

In this issue you will find:

🦟 Bluetongue virus update

🐴 Equine Clinic Days

🐑Ewe Mastitis

🪰Horse Fly Control

🪱In-house worm egg counts

https://mbgvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Summer-Newsletter-2024.pdf

14/06/2024

Royal Three Counties Show 2024 is here!

Good luck to those showing, we hope your livestock have settled in well.

As always, Phil the vet will be on site 24 hours a day to keep all the livestock safe and healthy.

See you all there!

13/06/2024

First Aid at Work - 1 Day Course:
Wednesday 19th June
9am-4pm
Dodderhill Equestrian Centre, WR9 0BE

This is an official first aid course, run by an external training company.

Cost includes First Aid Certification which is valid for 3 years, lunch and refreshments.
£75 + VAT

Only 12 places available - they will be allocated on a first come - first served basis so let us know ASAP to secure your place!!

22/05/2024

09/05/2024

Join Josie for our Red Tractor approved Mastering Medicines course.

To secure your place please ring the office on 01905 773262 or email [email protected].

07/05/2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bluetongue-virus-risk-set-out-for-the-year-ahead

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.

01/05/2024

We're excited to invite you to our Calf & Youngstock Events 🐮

With 3 events over 3 days; the 8th, 9th and 10th of May, our keynote speaker Dr. Adam Geiger, Research Nutritionist for Dairy and Colostrum, with the Zinpro Corporation will be joining us to share his knowledge and expertise on Targets and Performance.

The day will also involve guest speakers and discussion with members of our Wynnstay Technical Team.

RSVP by 1st May, spaces are limited, please RSVP to: [email protected].

Please see the dates and locations of our events below 📅

Wednesday 8th May:
The Bell Inn, High Street, Yatton Keynell, Chippenham, SN14 7BG

Thursday 9th May:
Huntington Hall Farm, Huntington, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EA

Friday 10th May:
Wheatlands Farm, Walcot Lane, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AL

Lunch and refreshments provided.

30/04/2024

Wynnstay’s Calf and Youngstock Roadshow

This will be a really informative day, with some great guest speakers.

To RSVP or for further information please email [email protected]

20/04/2024

🪱🥚FEC/WEC🥚🪱

FEC = faecal egg count
WEC = worm egg count

We use these terms interchangeably when referring to testing faeces for parasites eggs. This allows us to assess the intestinal parasite burden in your livestock and advise on appropriate treatment and management.

Why should we test for internal parasites?

🪱 🥚 the result tells us whether we need to treat and can help pick the most suitable product. Eg. A sample containing only nemotodirus battus would be treated with a white wormer.

🪱🥚 testing after a treatment will tell us if there is wormer resistance on your farm. This in an increasing problem due to blanket worming throughout the grazing period. Save yourself time and effort, STOP BLANKET WORMING!

🪱🥚 it can show us the burden of the pasture and inform pasture rotation.

To collect useful samples make sure you collect fresh droppings, these could be individual or pooled samples. Once collected keep in a cool place (fridge is best) and drop into the practice ASAP. If left out in the warm the eggs could hatch out and therefore result in a negative test even when there is a parasite burden.

📞 If you would like any advice regarding parasite testing or treatment please ring the office on 01905 773262, or contact your routine vet. 📞

08/04/2024

We’ve had a lot of caesareans and assisted births the last few weeks.

This cow was very pleased to have Vet Maggie get her massive calf out the side door.