Westover Veterinary Centre (Large Animal)

Westover Veterinary Centre (Large Animal) Independent Large Animal (Equine & Farm) Veterinary Practice based in Hainford, Norfolk
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Having provided an equine and farm animal veterinary service in Norfolk for over 125 years, here at Westover we pride ourselves on our professional and friendly approach; aiming to provide you and your animals with the best level of care, whether it be through our ambulatory service or treatment and hospitalisation facilities. With 24 hour emergency cover, we are always there for you and your animals.

Final reminder of our Safe Use of Meds Course happening THIS FRIDAY at 3pm.Please call the surgery on 01603 899930 to co...
19/06/2024

Final reminder of our Safe Use of Meds Course happening THIS FRIDAY at 3pm.

Please call the surgery on 01603 899930 to confirm your place!

We currently have some very exciting improvements happening to the surgery...Solar Panels! 🤩Huge thank you to Aspect Gro...
19/06/2024

We currently have some very exciting improvements happening to the surgery...Solar Panels! 🤩

Huge thank you to Aspect Group Services for your great work and for the fab drone shots!

💚Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award nominations are open until the 17th July 2024!💚
17/06/2024

💚Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award nominations are open until the 17th July 2024!💚

🏆Nominate your star receptionists! 🏆
Do you know a veterinary receptionist who goes above and beyond every day? It’s time to recognise their hard work and dedication.
Our Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award nominations are open until the 17th July 2024! Whether you’re a colleague, manager or grateful client, we want to hear your stories about the amazing receptionists who makes a difference at your practice.

The top three finalists will be invited to our BVRA Congress and Friday night dinner where we will host the Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award ceremony and the winner will be announced!

Nominate your receptionist now by following the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VROTYA2024

Reminder of our upcoming Safe Use of Meds Course next week on Friday 21st.Please call the surgery on 01603 899930 to con...
13/06/2024

Reminder of our upcoming Safe Use of Meds Course next week on Friday 21st.

Please call the surgery on 01603 899930 to confirm your place!

Reminder of this FREE Networking Event taking place THIS EVENING!Join us and Maydencroft at Wymondham Rugby Club on Mond...
10/06/2024

Reminder of this FREE Networking Event taking place THIS EVENING!

Join us and Maydencroft at Wymondham Rugby Club on Monday 10th June for an engaging evening on agro-forestry!

Reminder of this FREE upcoming Networking Event taking place THIS MONDAY!Join us and Maydencroft at Wymondham Rugby Club...
08/06/2024

Reminder of this FREE upcoming Networking Event taking place THIS MONDAY!

Join us and Maydencroft at Wymondham Rugby Club on Monday 10th June for an engaging evening on agro-forestry!

Sausage the Kune Kune made our day today, turns out he's rather keen on bananas! 😆🐷
07/06/2024

Sausage the Kune Kune made our day today, turns out he's rather keen on bananas! 😆🐷

Vet Gaby George is running a Safe Use of Medicines Course on Friday 21st of June, at 3pm at our Hainford Surgery.Please ...
06/06/2024

Vet Gaby George is running a Safe Use of Medicines Course on Friday 21st of June, at 3pm at our Hainford Surgery.

Please call the surgery on 01603 899930 to book your place.

05/06/2024

Equine Vaccine Reminders!

If anyone relies on the vaccine reminders and their horse had a vaccine in July last year, please check your passports as the reminder system hasn't picked up all the July vaccines!

Last week, the North Norfolk Pony Club joined Nurse Anna at our surgery to pass their First Aid badge! 🩹🩸Huge thank you ...
04/06/2024

Last week, the North Norfolk Pony Club joined Nurse Anna at our surgery to pass their First Aid badge! 🩹🩸

Huge thank you to Hestevard for their kind support in donating the bandaging materials!

You can learn about Strangles over on our blog and if you'd like to, you can listen to our first Podcast episode there t...
31/05/2024

You can learn about Strangles over on our blog and if you'd like to, you can listen to our first Podcast episode there too!

Please do comment below what topics you'd like us to discuss! 💚🎙

Join receptionist Jazmine and vet Karoliina Rissanen DVM MRCVS chat about Equine Strangles

Exciting News! We have just launched our very own Podcast - Pastures & Paddocks!Our first episode is with Karoliina and ...
30/05/2024

Exciting News! We have just launched our very own Podcast - Pastures & Paddocks!

Our first episode is with Karoliina and it's a chat all about Strangles following Strangles Awareness Week

You can listen to first episode, "Let's Talk Equine Strangles! A Conversation with a Vet" on Spotify now!

Please do let us know what you'd like to hear from us and if you have any questions you'd like answered!

Listen here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3eYqMea9CfqyFZYz6gHG4l

29/05/2024
Do you know about the Profix Collection from Hestevard ? 🤩The Profix collection is designed to support a healthy digesti...
28/05/2024

Do you know about the Profix Collection from Hestevard ? 🤩

The Profix collection is designed to support a healthy digestive and gastric system using a selection of balanced ingredients to provide your horse with the correct nutrients to effectively stabilise the digestive system.

Profix + BIND is competition safe and is supplied in 10g sachets and incredibly simple to use either for short term to aid a specific requirement, or it can also be used long term to support the overall well-being of the horse. AND is only available from your vet practice!

Call the surgery on 01603 899930 to find out more or order your sachets today!

27/05/2024

Don't forget the surgery is CLOSED today for Bank Holiday however our On Call Veterinary Services are available by calling the surgery number, 01603 899930.

Calling all Farmers! Upcoming FREE Networking Event! Join us and Maydencroft at Wymondham Rugby Club on Monday 10th June...
24/05/2024

Calling all Farmers! Upcoming FREE Networking Event!

Join us and Maydencroft at Wymondham Rugby Club on Monday 10th June for an engaging evening on agro-forestry!

22/05/2024

What do you know about Psyllium Husk?🤔

Norfolk is renowned for its loose, sandy soils which during the summer when the land dries out, when we then have heavy rainfall, the rain splashes dirt onto the grass surface which is subsequently ingested by our horses.

Psyllium Husk can aid in the removal of sand by going from a solid pellet to a tacky form through the gastrointestinal tract which in turn carries the sand out into the horses faeces. This is why it's so important to feed psyllium dry!

Colonaid is a psyllium formulation which comes as a palatable pellet which is fed for 7 days on, 21 days off, for a preventative management course.

Clinical signs of sand accumulation can present as colic symptoms, diarrhoea, altered appetite and increased periods of recumbency.

📞If you have any concerns regarding sand or would like to speak to a member of reception about Colonaid, please call the surgery on 01603 899930.

20/05/2024
🌤With another warm week ahead of us and shows well underway, don't forget our Nurses hold clipping clinics here at our s...
20/05/2024

🌤With another warm week ahead of us and shows well underway, don't forget our Nurses hold clipping clinics here at our surgery, or we can come to you!

📞Give the surgery a call on 01603 899930 to enquire or to book your horse in!

We have a great Reception Team at Westover Large Animal and they are often the first person you make contact with when y...
17/05/2024

We have a great Reception Team at Westover Large Animal and they are often the first person you make contact with when you call into the surgery or phone.

If you think a member of our Reception Team deserves recognition, please click the link below to nominate! 💚

📢 Attention all veterinary practices! 📢
BVRA’s Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Awards are back and it’s time to start nominating your veterinary receptionists ! 🥳
The winner of the awards will be announced at BVRA Congress on the 27th September 2024.

The BVRA's Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Award offers the chance for clients and colleagues to recognise the amazing work that receptionists do while championing individuals for being inspiring, hard-working or just outright amazing!
Nominate your team here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VROTYA2024
Encourage your clients to nominate their favourite receptionists too, by hanging this poster in your reception area!
https://www.bvra.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Veterinary-Receptionist-awards-2024-Practice-poster-2.pdf

Westover Equine First Aid Kit!💚Now available from our practice is the perfect first aid kit for horse owners😍 Only £45! ...
17/05/2024

Westover Equine First Aid Kit!💚

Now available from our practice is the perfect first aid kit for horse owners😍 Only £45!

Call us on 01603 899930 or pop into the surgery to pick up yours today!

🤤With the grass growing quicker than we can keep on top of, now is the most important time to be monitoring your horses ...
14/05/2024

🤤With the grass growing quicker than we can keep on top of, now is the most important time to be monitoring your horses weight and diet.

🤔Did you know that our Nurses offer Nutritional Consults? Call the surgery on 01603 899930 to find out more and book in!


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FREE webinar tomorrow!
14/05/2024

FREE webinar tomorrow!

✨FREE BIOSECURITY WEBINAR FOR LIVERY YARD OWNERS ✨

We’re thrilled to have partnered with SEIB Insurance Brokers, LiveryList and Ivesley Equestrian Centre to offer you a webinar on how to prevent and manage infectious diseases on your livery yard.

📆 Wednesday 15th May
⌚7:30-8:30pm

Find out what to expect below:

🐴 Understanding your Duty of Care

🐴 The importance of recognising symptoms and what to do next

🐴Ivesley Equestrian’s Summer 2023 Strangles outbreak and how they managed

🐴Advice from Redwings Head of Welfare and Behaviour on managing an outbreak effectively

Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/infectious_disease_webinar

Our Practice Manager Frances spent the week capturing all the action at Badminton 🤩 Who else went to Badminton? 🐴
13/05/2024

Our Practice Manager Frances spent the week capturing all the action at Badminton 🤩

Who else went to Badminton? 🐴

💛Your horse deserves the best💛
12/05/2024

💛Your horse deserves the best💛

Just a reminder that the Equine Flu vaccination rules changed this year💉
10/05/2024

Just a reminder that the Equine Flu vaccination rules changed this year💉

10/05/2024

Address

Manor Farm, Old Church Road
Hainford
NR103BG

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441603899930

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What do you know about Psyllium Husk?🤔 Norfolk is renowned for its loose, sandy soils which during the summer when the land dries out, when we then have heavy rainfall, the rain splashes dirt onto the grass surface which is subsequently ingested by our horses. Psyllium Husk can aid in the removal of sand by going from a solid pellet to a tacky form through the gastrointestinal tract which in turn carries the sand out into the horses faeces. This is why it's so important to feed psyllium dry! Colonaid is a psyllium formulation which comes as a palatable pellet which is fed for 7 days on, 21 days off, for a preventative management course. Clinical signs of sand accumulation can present as colic symptoms, diarrhoea, altered appetite and increased periods of recumbency. 📞If you have any concerns regarding sand or would like to speak to a member of reception about Colonaid, please call the surgery on 01603 899930.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our internal Equine Health Plans! 🎉 Take a listen to vet Katie Davis to find out more! Please give the surgery a call on 01603 899930 to sign up today!

Our very own Ann Kent is supporting Nuveq. Keep an eye on our socials in the coming weeks for more information on Nuveq and how their hay steamers could benefit your horse(s).

Our very own Ann Kent is supporting Nuveq. Keep an eye on our socials in the coming weeks for more information on Nuveq and how their hay steamers could benefit your horse(s).

🐏 Ram Testing tips with Gaby plus new product, electro-ejaculator 📞Call the surgery on 01603 899930 to book in your ram testing or discuss with a farm vet.

Pelvic Scoring Heifers with Gaby!🐮 If you have any queries regarding pelvic scoring, please contact the surgery on 01603 899930 to discuss with a vet.

Update on Tom!🌊🏊 He's been busy training on a resistance swimming machine, how clever is this!? Don't forget to can continue to donate to his chosen charity, Holt Youth Project via this link: https://holtyouthproject.enthuse.com/pf/tomhumechannelchallenge?fbclid=IwAR09eCPDrL7BGlN6_fzGjjFO25qK2D_OQavTgBgWNAIcXMH0zw1-ose6g00

To follow on from Gaby's advice on use of Colostrum earlier this week, today Gaby is sharing with you how to confidently tube a calf for colostrum intake.🐄🍼 If you need further advice on tubing or have any concerns, please call the surgery on 01603 899930.

Farm vet Gaby George shares with us The Three Q's of Colostrum. ❗️Quantity ❗️Quickly ❗️Quality Plus the importance of cleanliness of colostrum. Keep an eye on our socials later in the week for Gaby's advise on how to tube your animal if you need to give colostrum! 🐑🐄

Our Finnish vet Karoliina experienced a Cadbury Creme Egg for the first time... Verdict? Not recommended for ponies with EMS!😆😋🍫

As horses spend more time stabled with forage and hard feed-based diets, the risk factors for developing equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) increases substantially! 🐎 Clinical signs of EGUS are wide-ranging, and can be difficult to separate from other behaviours, but can include: 👉 Altered behaviour 👉 Girthiness 👉 Bucking under saddle 👉 Altered faeces 👉 Weight / condition loss 👉 Change in coat If you are concerned your horse may be displaying symptoms of EGUS - be sure to get in touch with us straight away, as diagnosis, treatment and prevention are all steps which need to be considered on a case-by-case basis! 📞 #WestoverLarge #WestoverVets #EquineVets #EquineCare

If you've seen an episode or two of Grey's Anatomy, you might recognise what's going on here... Here's one of our vets showing how he puts on gloves ready for surgery 🥼 #WestoverLarge #LargeAnimalVets #EquineVets #BovineVets #FarmAnimal #AnimalSurgery #Veterinary #VeterinaryPractice #NorfolkVets

This isn't just a beautiful Norfolk field... This is part of the UK Government's environmental scheme to test habitats for local butterflies 🦋 We don't know about you, but we'd happily spend our days here! #WestoverLarge #Butterflies #EnvironmentalAction #EnvironmentalScheme #Norfolk #NorfolkCountryside #VeterinaryPractice

We're all about fun here at Westover, but when a job needs doing, we cut the horseplay 😉 Check out Britten Farriery Ltd- Master Farrier getting some shoes ready for our clients to pick up 🐴 We work closely with all farriers and Steven who rents the forge next door to provide an all round service. #WestoverLarge #LargeAnimalVets #Veterinary #EquineHealth #EquineVets #Equestrian #Horseshoe #Horses #Farrier

When entire flocks of birds get sick, this is how our vets can narrow down the cause...👇 By selecting around three of the sick birds, we are able to check their intestines for any parasites or bugs that may be affecting the entire flock, hopefully helping to find the root of the problem and submit a solution. #WestoverLarge #BirdHealth #Aves #BirdVet #Norfolk #NorfolkVet #Veterinary

Teaching the student to become the master! Here's Rebecca learning how to perform an intravenous injection on a horse who recently visited us 🐴 We love to help students get stuck in, and look forward to watching her rise through the ranks in her training 🙌 #WestoverLarge #AnimalVets #EquineVets #EquineHealth #StudentVet #VetTraining #StudentVeterinary #HorseHealth

As the summer temperatures continue to climb, could your horse/pony benefit from a clip to get rid of its excess coat and aid it in the heat? ✂️ Clipping clinics continue all through the year, so simply contact us today if yours could benefit! #Westover #Norfolk #NorthWalsham #Vets #Veterinary #EquineHealth #LargeAnimal #Summer #ClippingClinic

The Surgical Laser continues to be used frequently at Westover. Having our own Surgical Laser means we can book cases in quickly and conveniently avoid long waits for referral or sarcoid clinics utilising external providers. Find out more about our services on our website: https://www.westovervets.co.uk/equine-care/surgery-repro/ #Westover #Norfolk #NorthWalsham #Vets #Veterinary #EquineHealth #CattleHealth #LargeAnimal

We are all looking forward to the return of the Royal Norfolk show this year! 👑 Tom and Ann will be on-site vets, so make sure to give them a wave if you see them! Good luck to all of you competing or showing livestock! #WestoverLarge #RoyalNorfolkShow #Norfolk #Vets #Veterinary

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