Fakenham Farm and Equine Vets

06/01/2025

One whole year ago we posted that we would no longer be taking on new registrations. This was so that we could continue providing a level of service that we were happy with. It's hard to believe that this last year has gone so fast but with Megan getting on really well and Jenny returning to the fray soon we are now comfortably in a position to publicise that we are open to new client registrations.

As ever we are grateful for all of your who speak highly of us and pass on recommendations to your friends and colleagues.

24/12/2024

That's it for Christmas, at least for the routine things it is! Hopefully no-one needs us but if you do, Howard is on the end of the phone over the next couple of days for any emergencies.

Thank you all for continuing to make our little family practice so great to be a part of.

🎄🎅 Happy Christmas everyone 🎅🎄

06/12/2024

In case you've missed them - our first newsletters in well over a year went out this week. Here are the links for a bit of bedtime reading! The equine one covers Laminitis and Dentistry whilst the Farm one talks about Bull Fertility Testing and Fluke. Obviously, both of them give a bit more of an introduction to Meg.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Equine Newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/fakenhamfarmandequine/ffev-equine-newsletter-winter-2024

Farm Newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/fakenhamfarmandequine/ffev-farm-newsletter-winter-2024

Welcome to our Winter Newsletter - the first we have sent out in over a year! Hopefully they will be a bit more consistent and regular moving forward.

06/11/2024

Please can you all say welcome and hello to our newest vet Meg who joined us at the end of August. 👋👋

Meg graduated from the RVC this summer and has moved to Norfolk to join our team. We think she's hit the ground running really well and is quickly getting to grips with life as a vet - many of you will have already met her and I'm sure you'll agree.

Meg joining us brings our veterinary team up to 4 alongside Howard, Amy and Jenny and as such we expect to be fully re-opening our books to new clients imminently.

22/09/2024

Bluetongue Update

As the number of identified cases increases and the locations push further west the Restricted Zones have now been merged and extended. The new RZ now also covers all of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey and West Sussex.

Currently, licensing arrangements for movement are the same as previous and movement within the RZ is permitted. However, the standing recommendation is to avoid moving stock where possible.

20/09/2024

🐑🐄 Bluetongue Update 🐑🐄

Vaccines will be available from next week.

If you haven't already informed us please let the office know that you're interested in this. We will be running a part bottle / per dose scheme to make it more feasible for small-holders to vaccinate as well.

We are in much the same situation as we were a fortnight ago at the last update. Norfolk remains in the Restricted Zone which has now been extended to include more of the East Coast. Movement out of the zone can only be done under license and will require testing for any stock moving out as live animals.

In the meantime please stay vigilant and we would encourage you to report any suspected cases promptly.

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📞 01328 633025

For more information head to ➡️

Cattle & Sheep Health & Welfare Survey 2020

05/09/2024

- - - BLUETONGUE - - -

In the previous post we talked about the need for licenses in order to move animals out of the Restricted Zone (RZ). These licenses can now be found here 👇

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses

As previous, if moving to slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse then a general license will be required. However if moving live animals to live outside the RZ then a Special license will be required. In addition to the license the animal will need pre-movement testing, be restricted on arrival and then require a post movement test. The testing will be paid for by APHA and can be arranged through UKFarmcare on 0800 612 5289 - we will then be able to carry out the testing on their behalf but you may need to specify this on the phone.

3 vaccines have now been permitted for use within the RZ. Having spoken to one of the companies this morning they are hoping to be able to have delivery 'within a week or two'. The vaccines are NOT preventative - the stock will still be at risk of getting the infection and will still be able to infect other animals. However, we expect the severity of disease and death rate will be reduced. Currently we do not know what price to expect. Please get in touch if you think vaccination is something you'd be interested in so we can gauge quantities.

Bluetongue remains a notifiable disease and if you suspect if you are required to report it. Please let us know and APHA on 03000200301. This is a changing situation and a case has been identified yesterday outside of the current RZ up in East Yorkshire. More information on the disease can be sourced here 👇

https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/

Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) would like to reiterate the legal requirement for providing calves with at least two milk feeds a day until 28 days of age.

02/09/2024

With the current blue tongue restrictions in place there is some understandable confusion over what movements are and are not allowed into and out of the Restriction Zone (RZ). This is clearly a changing situation but here is the current position.

1) Animals can move to a designated slaughterhouse outside of the zone using the new general licence EXD 603(E).

2) Animals cannot move out of the RZ to live without a specific licence and a negative pre movement test. They will also need to be restricted at destination and have a post-movement test.

3) Markets can operate if moves from the mart go to destinations within the RZ. There is a problem with animals going from the RZ to a market outside the RZ and then on for slaughter even if its to a designated abattoir.

4) Animals can move into the RZ and within the RZ without a licence. However, in the interest of reducing the risk of disease movement, stock keepers should minimise the movement of animals within the RZ wherever possible.

We will try keep you updated as far as possible when changes occur and please do contact us if you have any concerns about disease within your livestock.

15/02/2024

I LOVE calving season 😍😍😍

Even in the middle of the night, one of the best bits of being a vet is helping these guys into the world

09/02/2024

You'll either love this or hate it but don't watch if you're squeamish.

Have a good weekend 😆

09/01/2024

⚠️ BLUETONGUE (BTV-3) MEETING FOR NORFOLK FARMERS ⚠️

https://ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongue-virus-update-for-farmers

7PM, MONDAY 15TH JANUARY 2024

📍 DUNSTON HALL HOTEL, NR14 8PQ📍

"Join us to hear from a panel of experts who will provide an update on bluetongue virus and the current BTV-3 strain that has been confirmed in cases in cows and sheep in the Great Yarmouth area and in Kent"

08/01/2024

Unfortunately we have decided to close our books to new registrations for the time being. We have taken this decision so that we can continue to give the level of service that we expect of ourselves to all our current clients. We are continuing to look for another vet to join our team and in the mean time will have a waiting list.

Thank you to everyone that has and continues to speak highly of us and to recommend us, it is greatly appreciated and never goes un-noted.

Thank you for understanding.