The Fold Farm Vets Ltd

20/06/2024

17/06/2024

Zone day tomorrow (Tuesday 19th June) - Tow Law, Lanchester, Stocksfield, Castleside and Chopwell
All visits need to be booked by 5pm Monday

10/06/2024

Zone day tomorrow (Tuesday 11th June) - Hexhamshire, Slaley, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Allendale, Whitfield.
All visits need to be booked before 5pm Monday

07/06/2024

Here is our latest newsletter for June

07/06/2024

Our Next Mastering Medicines Course will take place on Tuesday 11th June. Call the surgery for more information or to book your place 01434 239444.

05/06/2024

🌱 Grass growth is near average, but a reduction is predicted in 14 days. Plan ahead to manage potential deficits! Maintain a 21-day rotation & keep AFC above 2,100 kg DM/ha. Monitor herbage quality and be cautious with topping. 🚜

🔍 Check your overseeds & reseeds! Most post-emergence herbicides can be applied once seedlings are established. Ensure clover safety! 🌿

27/05/2024

Zone day tomorrow (Tues 28th May) - Riding Mill, Corbridge, Stamfordham, Matfen, Ryal, Colwell, Capheaten, Kirkwhelpington

All visits need to be booked by 5pm Monday

24/05/2024

Final Call to book onto the silage course taking place on Tuesday 28th May.

20/05/2024

Our silage course has gone Bitesize!!

Give us a call at the surgery to book in

20/05/2024

Zone day tomorrow (Tuesday 21st May) - Tow Law, Lanchester, Stocksfield, Castleside and Chopwell

All visits need to be booked by 5pm Monday

17/05/2024

Educational and sociable day out yesterday sharing ideas on regenerative farming practices at Nafferton Farm with Regenerate Outcomes, Soilmentor and Understanding Ag. Back today for more....

13/05/2024

We are looking forward to being involved in the dairy demonstrations.

13/05/2024

Zone day tomorrow (Tuesday 14th May) - Hexhamshire, Slaley, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Allendale, Whitfield.
All visits need to be booked before 5pm Monday

09/05/2024

Call the surgery to book in your ewes for our blood testing day.

03/05/2024

Zone days are back - on Tuesday its the North Tyne - Wark, Bellingham and Otterburn

But ....its bank holiday Monday so all visits need to be booked in by 5pm today☘🐑🐄

30/04/2024

Good News..... Our Zone Days are returning from Tuesday 7th May and running throughout the Summer months. Call the surgery if you would like to booked into one of the Zone Days

15/04/2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-2024

11/04/2024

Please stay safe 🙏 at calving time.

Understanding basic principles of animal behaviour and physiology can help farmers develop a functional and safe calving system.

10/04/2024

Want to learn more about soil?

Regenerate Outcomes work with farmers across the UK to build profitable, resilient farms from healthy soil.

In May are hosting the Understanding Ag Soil Academy.

Each will take place over two days, led by experienced regenerative farmers combining practical knowhow with scientific knowledge.

Learn how to:

- Increase farm profitability by improving soil, plant and animal health

- Take control by reducing reliance on subsidies and inputs

- Increase resilience to changing weather and the economy

- Carry out and interpret soil health tests

- Improve field observational skills

The sessions will be led by the team from , who work with farmers all over the world to build profitable, resilient farms.

Mentors will also include 2023 Soil Farmer of the Year Stuart Johnson, from Northumberland, as well as Ian Gould, from Oakbank Game and Conservation , who will be attending the Oxfordshire event.

We'll also be joined by Abby Rose who will present how to monitor soil health using the app and, in Northumberland, by Lee-Anne Oliver from who will discuss the links between soil and animal health.

👉 Book your place

13-14 May: at FarmED, Oxfordshire - https://tinyurl.com/24acz6yh

16-17 May: at Nafferton Farm, Northumberland - https://tinyurl.com/bddbnncr

09/04/2024

Recorded grass growth is improving, but will vary depending on local conditions. Growth monitoring across individual platforms is recommended.

09/04/2024

We are getting lots of calls about watery mouth with the weather. If you are struggling with watery mouth just give us a ring to discuss prevention options for your farm.

08/04/2024

Our April Newsletter is out now.

03/04/2024

Like everyone else we are super busy at the moment - a couple of photos from our day made much better by cake and some solid team work (in that order!)

There’s not much we can do about the weather but we have got some chocolate at the front desk for anyone passing. Thinking of everyone out working hard, let’s hope we see that sun soon!! 🐑🐄

27/03/2024

☎ Reception opening times for the Easter Weekend ☎
🩺🚑 For all emergencies please ring 01434 239444 🚑🩺

26/03/2024

⚠️ *** Reminder *** ⚠️

Please pre-order all medication where possible - ideally 24 hours in advance.

This greatly helps us fulfil all orders with less shortfalls during this busy period.

Many thanks 🙂