Westpoint Farm Vets

06/01/2025

Applications for our 2025 New Graduate Scheme are now OPEN.

If you want a supportive, tailored and welcoming new graduate experience in a dynamic and inclusive 100% farm practice, come and talk to us.

https://www.westpointfarmvets.co.uk/graduate-programme

We are 100% farm animal vets with practices nationwide. We aim to provide the highest level of farm veterinary service to keepers of food-producing animals.

03/01/2025

Our work would mean nothing if it wasn't completed with enthusiasm, compassion and great care for the animals we tend to and the clients we serve. Thank you for being with us - we appreciate each and every one of you.

02/01/2025

We are at the forefront of public health protection and infectious disease control on a national level.

31/12/2024

We stand with the farming community, and find ways to support agricultural charities and industry initiatives.

30/12/2024

We dedicate a huge amount of time to training and teaching, from farm teams, to students and other vets.

27/12/2024

Just because it's routine, doesn't mean there is a dull moment on farm...

26/12/2024

Our Vet Tech team are literal pioneers - they provide husbandry services to make your lives easier, optimising health, welfare and the economics of farming.

25/12/2024

From all of the Westpoint Team, we wish you the Merriest Christmas, and a calm and peaceful festive season.

24/12/2024

Proactive health planning is designed to optimise health and welfare, improve your vet spend and ensure you get the most value out of our time spent on farm.

23/12/2024

Emergency care - here when you need us the most.

20/12/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, let's look back at a year in the life of the Westpoint Farm Vets team...

16/12/2024

A protection zone is now in place scross East Riding, Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Biosecurity measures should be in place to prevent contact between wild birds and captive stock, reducing the risk of disease spread.

If you have concerns over bird sickness or any unexplained deaths that you wish to report, please call 03000 200 301 in England. You can talk to us at any time about health concerns in your flocks.

Reminder: An Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is now in force across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

This means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size, in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance zone restrictions that apply. See the press release on GOV.UK for details: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-prevention-zone-declared-in-four-counties.

A map of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and wider disease control zones is also available on GOV.UK: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d

26/11/2024

Ami Sawran, Clinical Director of Westpoint Farm Vets, shares guidance for farm vets on responsible antimicrobial use in camelids.

25/11/2024

Has your farm been affected by Bluetongue Virus?

APHA are running a survey to determine the impacts of Bluetongue virus on confirmed BTV positive premises and are recruiting farmers to participate.

We are collating the clinical signs BTV-infected animals have exhibited in England and how severe these clinical signs have been beyond the initial inspection visits. The potential long-term effects for example on fertility are of particular interest. In addition, we are collecting information on the impacts that the recent outbreak of Bluetongue virus and associated control strategies may have had on your clients’ farms and on running their businesses. This is an opportunity to help inform and contribute to Defra's Bluetongue strategy.

The survey takes up to 40 minutes over the phone. The time needed will depend on the number of animals they keep and the severity of the disease and impacts experienced. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

If any of our clients wish to help with this survey, please let us know and we will make sure to put you in touch.

19/11/2024

Some of our farm team have made it down to London to stand in solidarity with UK Farmers. Farming remains a vital industry in the UK, and we will continue to do our utmost to support our clients and to help farms thrive.

This week, Ashford's Jack Balkham has written to his MP imploring the government to reconsider recent decisions that pose a threat to the wellbeing of our farmers and the longevity of the farming sector.

18/11/2024

***look away now if you don't like eye stuff***

This lovely chap had a rather unfortunate eye injury that resulted in a prolapse of his lens. This results in blurry vision, and can also prevent the eye from draining properly, meaning a painful buildup of fluid. Unfortunately this chap did have that painful resultant glaucoma, and we decided to remove the eye to alleviate the pain.

Most animals cope very well with this operation, so he was swiftly seen to at Chelmsford's Coalyard Clinic, where as far as he is concerned, he had a quick nap, and woke up without a sore head. He is back with his herd, and adapting very well. When his hair grows back over his face, you won't be able to see that he's had surgery at all. In the final photo, you can see that the eye has become misshapen, so he will be so much more comfortable now.

15/11/2024

Don't forget that if you're already on the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway that you're likely eligible for follow up funding. Give us a call to explore what the funding can do for your farm.