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🐑 Are you a sheep farmer? Can you help us with a research study on how orphan lambs in the UK are managed?
⏲️ This anonymous survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete
📅 Deadline: Midnight 30th June 2024
➡️ Complete survey here: https://rvc.uk.com/orphan-lambs
This week is Strangles awareness week 6-12th May so we thought you might enjoy some weekend learning about the disease and prevention with the new intramuscular strangles vaccine that is available. Please call the practice for further information or to book in for your strangles vaccine.
The RVC are running their next Flock Master session on Tuesday 21st May 2024. The aim of the fourth and final session in this series is to equip sheep keepers with knowledge and skills to ensure growth rates and lamb survival is maximised to get the best out of their lambs, both for replacement and selling.
The course is designed to be started at any point within the four sessions and is perfect for both small holders and larger flock owners looking to expand their knowledge.
Please see the link below for more details
https://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/cpd-courses/flockmaster23
Course Location: Boltons Park Farm, Brookmans Park
Last medication orders this Tuesday 26th March
We will of course still have our 24 hour emergency cover.
Wishing all our clients a Happy Easter 🐣
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New mandatory registration requirements are to be implemented for bird keepers in Great Britain.
Under these rules, all bird owners are required to register their birds annually 🦆
This will help manage potential disease outbreaks like and keep your flock healthy 💚
By registering, owners will receive crucial updates and guidance for bird care.
Keepers need to follow these new requirements by 1 October 2024 📆
Scottish Keepers need to follow these new requirements by 1 September 2024 📆
Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-help-protect-poultry-industry-from-bird-flu
The RVC are running their third Flock Master session on Tuesday 27th February 2024. This will cover lambing practical, lamb care, problems in young from birth to 8 weeks and grazing management.
This is perfect for both small holders and larger flock owners looking to expand their knowledge.
Please see the link below for more details
https://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/cpd-courses/flockmaster23
Course Location: Boltons Park Farm, Brookmans Park
Key Information Onsite Course Length: One day Course Format: Onsite lectures and practical sessions Enrol Now 27 Feb 24 £100.00 Quantity 21 May 24 £100.00 Quantity 16 Jul 24 £100.00 Quantity 17 Dec 24 £100.00 Quantity Course Information Key Areas Know before you go - a guide to starting the shee...
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy festive break from the team at Hammond Vets.
Please be aware of the new veterinary attestations required for livestock markets coming into force on December 13th 2023. The following link is informative. Please contact us at the practice on 01920487443 to book a visit for your Certificate.
Veterinary Attestations - FAQs for livestock markets and producers , latest news and press releases from the Livestock Auctioneers' Association Limited
Press release
11 October 2023
Farmers urged to beware, take action and be vigilant for new strain of Bluetongue virus
Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern about the situation and its proximity to the UK.
Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) has facilitated emergency meetings this week, bringing together over 40 key stakeholders and representatives from across the industry, to ensure the four nations are prepared for this emerging disease threat.
“What we are advising is three-fold. Farmers need to beware when buying animals in, especially from Europe, take action to report any signs of the disease, and at all times, remain vigilant,” explains Dr Joseph Henry, president of the Sheep Veterinary Society and member of RH&W’s steering group.
BTV-3 is a viral disease transmitted by biting midges, which affects all ruminants (e.g. sheep, cattle, goats and deer) and camelids (e.g. llama and alpaca).
“The existing BTV-8 serotype vaccine will not offer cross-protection against this new BTV-3 strain, making any likely outbreak difficult to control. Hence why it’s so important that we follow the advice to take action and prioritise good biosecurity measures while remaining extremely vigilant to the disease at this stage.”
Dr Henry adds: “It remains extremely difficult to protect against midges and a vector borne disease. However, there is always a role for good biosecurity and insecticides, but it’s important to differentiate between products licensed for use on animals, and those designed for use on building and vehicles.”
Updating on the emerging threat, Cat Mclaughlin, NFU chief animal health and welfare advisor, and member of RH&W steering group, says: “As of early October, BTV-3 has been reported on more than 700 farms in the Netherlands.
“Just this week, a new case has been reported in Belgium, meaning BTV-3 is now in two European countries. BTV-3 appears to mimic BTV-8 in its behaviour, leading us to be extremely cautious to the risk it poses.
“Currently, there are no reports of the new strain in the UK. But it is felt that due to the nature of bluetongue’s ability to spread via infected midges, and current warm weather conditions, the risk of it reaching the UK is increasing, so we must adhere to advice and do all we can to keep it out,” she says.
Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive and member of RH&W steering group, adds that bluetongue does not pose a threat to human health, but it remains a notifiable disease.
“We’d strongly advise farmers to beware when buying livestock from Europe, and to request pre-movement testing of animals prior to departure,” he says.
“All imports of live animals are subject to post-import testing with restricted movements until a negative post-import test result has been confirmed, so caution is key.”
Symptoms of BTV-3 can vary across ruminants, with sheep generally exhibiting more overt symptoms than cattle, but both can showcase clinical signs.
These include in sheep; drooling, mouth lesions, high fever, lameness and oedema (swollen heads) and sudden death. Cattle are not usually as severely affected but may show similar clinical signs as well as teat, eye, coronary band and nose lesions.
RH&W’s advice to farmers and their vets remains three-fold, farmers need to beware when buying animals in, take action to report any signs, and always, remain vigilant:
1. Buyer beware, only source animals from Europe responsibly.
2. Take action, prioritise biosecurity and report any suspicious clinical signs.
3. Vigilance is key, monitor livestock closely.
In the UK, bluetongue, including BTV-3, is a notifiable disease, so anyone suspecting the disease must take action and report it to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Further information and resources can be found here: https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/
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Issued on behalf of Ruminant Health & Welfare by: Meg Bright, Pinstone, [email protected], 07747 452061.
Editor’s notes
Ruminant Health & Welfare was established to co-ordinate and focus the ruminant sector‘s drive in tackling endemic cattle, sheep and goat diseases across the UK, working with partners in the four nations.
We work with industry and governments to influence collective action and secure the policy framework and funding required to prevent, manage or control disease and welfare challenges across the ruminant sectors.
Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland already have protocols in place for many diseases, so Ruminant Health & Welfare’s role in these countries will be to assist existing bodies to deliver these priorities and share best practice.
Members comprise of key stakeholders as well as specialist expertise in ruminant disease, genetics and epidemiology. For more information visit www.ruminanthw.org.uk and sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Twitter .
Ruminant Health & Welfare - The new independent industry-based body tasked with pushing back on the impact of sheep and cattle disease, and building the welfare status and production efficiency of our national flock and herd.
FARM ANIMAL NEWS - Summer 2023
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Dealing with the heat and specific conditions to look out for.....
Key Information Onsite Course Length: One day Course Format: Onsite lectures and practical sessions Enrol Now 18 Jul 23 £100.00 Quantity 05 Dec 23 £100.00 Quantity 27 Feb 24 £100.00 Quantity 21 May 24 £100.00 Quantity Course Information Key Areas Know before you go - a guide to starting the shee...
🐑 Calling all sheep farmers, owners and keepers, and people who have worked with sheep
Can you spare us a few moments for our research survey?
We are investigating current practices in the UK for sheep tail docking and castration. We also want to gather opinions on pain relief options for these procedures. Long term, this data could inform new protocols to improve lamb welfare.
📅 Anonymous survey closes 30 June 2023
💻 https://rvc.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/pain-relief-in-tail-docking-and-castration-practices
This weekend our ‘on-call’ vet is Queralt
Should you require advice or assistance outside office hours please call 07766 163 392 and you will be put directly in contact with the Vet on duty. Hammond Vets provide a 24/7 365 days a year emergency service.
For general enquires: [email protected]
To book an appointment please call 01920 487 443 during office hours and we shall schedule a visit with you.
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**SCOPS post**
The SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast shows many locations around England are now at HIGH or VERY HIGH risk. 🔴⚫
Lower lying areas and south facing slopes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could also now be at risk.
When the risk is high a hatch of nematodirus is likely to take place within seven to 14 days of a change to red (if warmer weather persists).
Lambs currently most at risk are those born before early March, because they are coming up towards six weeks of age🐑
https://www.scops.org.uk/forecasts/nematodirus-forecast/
Calling all sheep keepers and farmers, the RVC needs your help on a research project they are conducting currently on the risk factors for flystrike'.
https://rvc.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/risk-factors-for-blowfly-strike-in-sheep-in-the-uk
Avian Influenza Housing measures will be changing from 18th April. Please click on the link below to get the latest government update and access to the interactive map where you can search you location to check what rules apply to you and your flock in your location.
Please find the link below where you can register to get access to funding for Health and Welfare visits. For further information please feel free to call and speak with one of our vets.
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The team enjoying a well deserved night out at this years 2022 🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼
Meet Monty,
One of our handsome patients who sadly was EXTREMELY vet and needle shy making vet visits dangrous for his owner, the vets and pretty stressful for him.
But not anymore!!
Our Louise spent some time with him CLICKER traning and now check out this amazing result!
Here he is having his annual vaccine being good as gold & enjoying a Polo treat. Well done Monty! 🏅
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To all of our amazing clients!!!
Please donate £5 for your lovely vets Louise who did a days work dressed as yellow bear 🐻 Children In Need
Check out this article! Farmers Weekly caught up with one of our clients to discuss the challenges facing farmers this year.
It’s been the rise of the contractors round here recently. It sounds like a Star Wars film but is actually a comment on our lives at present. We owe huge
Calling all SHEEP Farmers 🐑 🐑🐑
Calling all bird keepers:
For more information on how to STOP the spread of check out this Government webinar.
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FARMERS Notice:
We have already seen a number of cases of Acorn poisoning this Autumn
🍂Vomiting and diarrhoea
🍂Abdominal tenderness
🍂Depression
🍂Rapid weight loss
🍂Loss of appetite
🍂Tiredness
🍂Dehydration
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The #HammondVets team enjoying a well deserved night out at this years #ChristmasDinner 2022 🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼
Meet Monty, One of our handsome patients who sadly was EXTREMELY vet and needle shy making vet visits dangrous for his owner, the vets and pretty stressful for him. But not anymore!! Our #vet Louise spent some time with him CLICKER traning and now check out this amazing result! Here he is having his annual vaccine being good as gold & enjoying a Polo treat. Well done Monty! 🏅 (Owners permission to post) #HammondVets #hertfordshire #team #MixedPractice #VeterinarySurgeon #Vets #vetschool #farmvet #equinevet #smallanimalvet #vet #vetnurse #farmers #farming #equine #dogs #cats #horses #cows #goats #pigs
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