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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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Parkside Vets - Farms and Smallholders, 5 Kings Cross Road, Dundee (2025)

24/01/2025

🚨STORM EOWYN🚨

We hope that you are all staying safe in this weather. Due to the red weather warning in the area, we have elected to postpone all routine work for today.

We will be available throughout the day and night for emergency calls, as we always are, and have ensured that we have the whole of our catchment area covered should you need us!

23/01/2025

We are pleased to announce that we have a new product in stock which acts as an alternative to iodine for navels. It has been shown to reduce joint ill, increase growth rates in lambs and has anti-lick properties in calves. Additionally using it on ears and tags at tagging time helps protect against joint ill too.

Please call the office on 01382 811111 to order your supplies in time for lambing, calving and kidding.

20/01/2025

🔷 Blue Monday 🔷

The third Monday in January is typically thought to be the most depressing day of the year and is often referred to as "Blue Monday".

At the practice, the large animal team are planning to put a positive spin on the concept of Blue Monday by getting together this afternoon for a cuppa and a blether.

We urge you to pop on the kettle, tuck into some biscuits and share a laugh with a friend.

RSABI (Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution) aims to provide support and improve the lives of those working in the Scottish agricultural sector. They are available all year round, 24 hours a day and can be contacted on 0808 1234 555.

18/01/2025

👛 SAVINGS AVAILABLE 👛

Please see below some of the savings that are available to our farm and smallholder clients:

🐑 50% discount on visit fee for all routine work that consists of at least 1 hour's worth of work - this would be applicable to herd/flock blood sampling, PD's, scanning, castration, dehorning etc.

🐮 Discount on vaccines for payment on collection - this discount applies regardless of the number of vaccine doses that are being purchased

🦙 Facilities at our Kings Cross Road surgery in Dundee and our Ladybank premises in Fife are suitable for the examination of smaller animals (please note that we do not have facilities for the handling of adult cattle or large numbers of stock) - if you bring your animal to us, this will save you a visit fee!

🐐 Small numbers of doses available for routine preventative treatment (such as worming, vaccinations etc) - where possible, we will try to provide our smallholder clients with an accurate amount of product to save on the purchase of large quantities of medicines that are likely to go to waste.

⭐ Please contact the office on 01382 811111 to book in and take advantage of these savings today!

16/01/2025

🐮 Pre-calving vaccinations 🐮

Vaccinating your in-calf heifers and cows is an excellent way to start your calves off on the best footing. By vaccinating, pre-calving this allows antibodies to be passed onto the calves during the pregnancy and through colostrum. Timing depends on the specific vaccine but often this needs to be done about 4 weeks prior to calving.

One of the most common things to vaccinate for is clostridial diseases - these are often fatal diseases with poor response to treatment. There are lots of different variations of clostridial disease - pulpy kidney, braxy, blackleg, black disease, tetanus are all examples of clostridial diseases.

Scour is also something we can vaccinate against - targeting coronavirus, rotavirus and E. coli. The use of vaccination doesn’t mean you won’t have any calves at all with scour, but greatly reduces the number affected and the severity of those that are!

Other common vaccines for diseases such as Leptospirosis and BVD can be given during pregnancy.

As with any prevention measures, it all comes down to the individual risks on your farm. Please contact the office on 01382 811111 to speak to one of our dedicated large animal vets who can discuss which vaccines would be most suitable for your farm.

31/12/2024

🎉Happy New Year🎉

Happy New Year to all of our farm and smallholder clients from us here at Parkside. We would like to wish you all the best for 2025.

Thank you for your continued custom throughout 2024 and for trusting us with the care of your animals 🐮🐑🦙🐐

25/12/2024

🎄Merry Christmas🎄

Merry Christmas to our farm and smallholder clients from all of us at Parkside. We hope you all have a great day.

23/12/2024

🎄Festive Opening Hours🎄

Please see our office opening hours for the festive period below:

Monday 23rd Dec - 8.30 - 5.30
Tuesday 24th Dec - 8.30 - 5.30
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
Friday 27th Dec - 8.30 - 5.30
Saturday 28th Dec - CLOSED
Sunday 29th Dec - CLOSED
Monday 30th Dec - 8.30 - 5.30
Tuesday 31st Dec - 8.30 - 5.30
New Year's Day - CLOSED
Thursday 2nd Jan - CLOSED
Friday 3rd Jan - 8.30 - 5.30 and return to normal working hours thereafter

Remember that one of our team of dedicated large animal vets will be available throughout the festive period, so no matter what time of day or night you might need us, there will always be a familiar face ready to help! Please call 01382 811111 to speak to the office during working hours or to speak to one of our vets in the case of an emergency.

19/12/2024

🐮Getting Maximum Value from the BVD Check Test🐮

Please see below some tips on how to get the most out of your BVD testing:
🐮 Cattle keepers can choose between Check Testing and All Calf testing - all breeding herds must update their BVD status annually
🐮 For check testing, 5 homebred animals aged 9-18 months from each management group should be selected for testing. If animals within this age group are not available, 10 animals aged 6-9 months may be selected from each management group.
🐮 If you have a large herd, testing only 5 animals may not be enough to give you an accurate, representative result. Speak to one of our vets regarding the selection of appropriate animals if you are unsure.
🐮 Ensure all tested animals are homebred
🐮 Make sure every youngstock management group is sampled
🐮 Avoid vaccinated animals - they may give you a positive result
🐮 Don't forget youngstock that are away from home, they might have been exposed to BVD and could have brought it back to the main herd.

If you have any queries regarding BVD, please call the office on 01382 811111 and ask to speak to one of our dedicated large animal vets.

16/12/2024

🐮 Medication Requests 🐑

Please remember to order in any medication that you may require ahead of the festive period, as deliveries from our wholesaler will be sporadic due to holidays.

The last date to order medication before Christmas is Friday 20th December.

Please call the office on 01382 811111 to place your order and allow at least 24hrs notice.

13/12/2024

🐮IBR in Cattle: What You Need to Know 🐮

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a significant respiratory disease caused by the bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1). It can seriously affect your herd's health and productivity, making early detection and prevention crucial.

‼️Signs to Watch For
● Ocular and Nasal Discharge: Commonly there will be pus coming from both nostrils
and often the eyes too due to conjunctivitis. Animals will be laboured breathing and
look puffy.
● Fever: Elevated body temperature is often an early indicator.
● Reddened Muzzle: Commonly referred to as "red nose"
● Decreased Appetite and Lethargy: Sick animals may eat less and appear less
active.
● Reproductive Issues: Abortions and reduced fertility can occur in infected cows.

💉How to Prevent IBR
IBR can be difficult to control once it is on farm and can have big impacts on productivity and profitability. Prevention is always better so avoiding bringing the virus on farm is better than having to control the disease. If buying in is necessary then there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of the disease arriving and then taking a foothold.

● Isolate New Additions: Quarantine new cattle for at least two to three weeks before
introducing them to the herd. If possible buy from accredited herds.
● Vaccinate: A consistent vaccination program is the best protection for your herd if
there is a high risk of IBR on farm or being introduced through replacements.
● Maintain Biosecurity: Limit visitors, clean equipment thoroughly, and avoid sharing
tools with other farms.
● Reduce Stress: Stress weakens immunity. Ensure proper nutrition, adequate
shelter, and avoid overcrowding.
● Monitor Regularly: Observe your herd closely for early signs of illness and address
issues promptly.

By staying proactive, you can safeguard your cattle against IBR and maintain a healthy, productive herd. If you have any questions or would like to discuss IBR and your herd then get in touch with our vets on 01382 811 111.

13/12/2024

⚠ ATTENTION FARMERS AND SMALLHOLDERS ⚠

We will be opening a bottle of clostridial vaccine on Friday 20th December which will have some spare doses available. These are suitable for protecting cattle, sheep, goats and camelids against the effects of Clostridial diseases. Ideal for those of you with small numbers of animals, to save you having to purchase a whole bottle!

Clostridial diseases are caused by bacteria which are present in the ground, so they are a risk to all animals, even those that do not come into contact with others or travel to shows etc.

If you would be interested in having some doses allocated to your animals or would like to speak to one of our farm vets regarding vaccination for your herd/flock, please contact the office on 01382 811111.

11/12/2024

🐮 LEPTOSPIROSIS 🐑

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect a wide range of farm animals. It’s
often overlooked, but the impact on your herd or flock can be significant, both in terms of animal health and farm productivity.

❓What is Leptospirosis?
Caused by Leptospira bacteria, disease can spread through contaminated water, soil, or urine from infected animals. It can cause a variety of symptoms, from mild to severe, including:
• Fever and lethargy
• Reproductive issues (e.g., abortions, stillbirths)
• Jaundice or liver damage
• Kidney problems and potential kidney failure

⚠ Why Should You Be Concerned?
1. Zoonotic risk: Leptospirosis can also be transmitted to humans causing flu-like
symptoms, making it a potential health risk for farm workers and families.
2. Reproductive losses: It’s a major cause of reproductive problems like abortions,
stillbirths, weak or premature calves, and reduced fertility.
3. Chronic issues: Animals that survive the infection can have long-term health
problems like reduced milk production, poor growth rates, or kidney damage.

💉Prevention is Key!
• Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect your animals
• Regular monitoring, good farm hygiene, and controlling access to contaminated
water sources will minimise the risk of transmission
• Blood sampling of purchased or hired stock will reduce the risk of introducing
lepto onto your farm

If you suspect leptospirosis might be affecting your animals or if you have concerns
about vaccination and prevention, get in touch with the office on 01382 811111 to
speak with one of our dedicated farm vets.

10/12/2024

🐑 Bluetongue Update 🐮

One of our vets, Alistair, attended the Bluetongue Virus Scottish Industry Webinar on Monday 9th December, a recording of which will be available later this week for anyone who missed it.

Here are some important points from the meeting below:
🐮 The current restriction zone covers 43% of England, which is mainly in the South East
🐑 Scotland have only had tracing cases so far and there is no evidence of Bluetongue virus circulating in Scotland
🐮 If animals are over-wintered in areas of England which may later be included in the restricted zone, they would not be allowed to travel back to Scotland
🐑 Animals within a restricted zone in England can only move out of the restricted zone (following pre-movement testing and subject to post-movement testing) to England (not to Wales, Scotland or Ireland)
🐮 There is therefore a risk of moving livestock out of Scotland for the winter and no-one yet knows what the restrictions will be come Spring
🐑 The Bluetongue vaccine is not currently available to use in Scotland, but this may be subject to change depending on the distribution of restriction zones

If you have any plans to purchase stock from England or Wales, please consider a Scottish alternative or speak to one of our vets regarding a robust biosecurity, isolation and testing plan for incoming livestock from England or Wales. If you have plans to winter stock in England or Wales, please consider alternative arrangements.

If you have any queries, please call the office on 01382 811111 and ask to speak to one of our dedicated farm vets.

09/12/2024

🚨🚨 OUT OF HOURS & EMERGENCY SERVICE 🚨🚨

Did you know that we provide our own out-of-hours and emergency service to all of our farm & smallholder clients?

This means that whatever time of day or night that you might need us, you will always see the familiar face of one of our dedicated large animal vets!

We are here to support you and your animals 24/7, 365 days per year!

07/12/2024

🎁 Help for Kids Toy Appeal 2024 🎁

We are excited to announce our support for the ‘Help for Kids’ charity, based in Dundee, through their 2024 toy appeal. We are collecting small gifts and toys for children aged 0-16 years who may not receive any gifts this Christmas due to circumstances beyond their control.

🐑Our large animal office is now accepting donations of these items. Your contribution can make a world of difference to a child in need this festive season. Let’s come together to spread joy and bring smiles to these young faces !🐄☺️

📍Location drop off - Large Animal Office, Parkside Vets, 5 Kings Cross Road, Dundee, DD2 3PT

📆 Anytime from now until Monday, 20th December, 2024

🎁 Suitable gifts - Small toys, books and other appropriate gifts for children in the 0-16 age range including pyjamas, slippers, toiletry sets, etc

🎄🤶🏻Please help us - together we can make this Christmas a magical one for many kids

06/12/2024

🐑🐮 SUSTAINABLE FARMING GRANTS 🐮🐑

The current Sustainable Farming Grants Scheme run by the Scottish Government is coming to an end on 31st December 2024.

If you had planned to utilise the grants from this scheme, but have not yet completed your required interventions, now is the time to act!

Each holding with cattle and/or sheep is entitled to claim for two interventions, each up to the value of £250, for the calendar year.

Interventions included in the scheme include:
🐮 Bull fertility testing
🐮 Calf respiratory disease investigations
🐮 Cattle - liver fluke testing
🐮 Cattle - roundworm testing
🐑 Sheep scab investigations
🐑 Sheep iceberg diseases investigations (e.g. Maedi Visna, Johne's etc.)
🐑 Sheep lameness investigations
🐑 Sheep - liver fluke testing
🐑 Sheep - roundworms testing

Please contact the office on 01382 811111 to book in for your investigations, or ask to speak to one of our dedicated large animal vets.

03/12/2024

⭐⭐ 50% ROUTINE FARM VISITS ⭐⭐

As our diary gets busier with all of the routine farm work at this time of year, now is the perfect time to remind all of our clients that we offer a 50% visit fee for all routine work which takes 1hr or longer to complete.

Examples of applicable jobs:
🐑 Blood sampling (e.g. for health schemes)
🐮 Pregnancy diagnosis & scanning
🐑 Tup & bull semen testing
🐮 Disbudding & dehorning
🐑 Herd & flock health planning

To book in, please contact the office on 01382 811111 and arrange a suitable date.

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