Westpoint Farm Vets

10/01/2025

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

13/12/2024

Thursday elf was on a TB test, these highlands behaved their very best,

He made up some kits at the practice with Jana, and took a call from a happy farmer

Hoorah some dexters, these were more elf’s size, “blimey they’re quick” you could hear him cry

It’s been a long week but it’s not over yet, elf really feels he’s been worked like a vet

13/12/2024

Can you guess who our real life elf is?

12/12/2024

Tuesday came and elf was busy, so much so it made him dizzy!

First a picture with smithy and otto, reminded our elf of home in the grotto!

The phone did ring, emergencies came, another vet went out to a sheep that’s lame!

Poo came in and results went out, our silly elf still messing about!

06/12/2024

Checking for worm eggs has elf all to do, for everywhere he looks there’s more and more poo!

Processing samples with Micron and McMaster makes the results come a little bit faster

a model employee it’s clear to see with health and safety in mind he’s rocking the PPE

but slow down little elf, act not in haste
For now you’re stuck in clinical waste!!!

06/12/2024

Christmas is coming on farms all around,
While our mischevious elves are not making a sound!

“Well that sounds good I hear you say”, but quite the opposite they are raring to play!

Out on farm and with our vets those naughty elves are hedging their bets

Who can be found in an interesting place,
Game on, let’s go, let’s get in the race!

So keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you, because you just never know what they might be up to!

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.

07/11/2024

We have 20 doses left on our final Bluetongue vaccine drive of the year on 12th November - please contact the practice if you are interested

Available to collect from Dawes Farm or Elands

The vaccine drive will likely resume in the spring dependent on prevalence of Bluetongue virus and availability of vaccines.

04/11/2024

Last week we had it all going on between visits and call outs at our Horsham/ Sevenoaks branch, from pumpkin carving to client meetings!

Thank you to Zoetis for sponsoring our well attended meeting focusing on Startect wormer and Cidr Ovis, it’s always a pleasure to catch up off farm with our valued clients.

Keep your eyes peeled for the next meeting!!

22/10/2024

There are still spaces available for our meeting next Monday!

11/10/2024

Fun was had by all at this weeks annual BIVTA conference! A mix of practical demos held at Hartpury College, followed by a day of  interesting talks delivered by  Vets, reps, and knowledgeable people! Westpoint farm vets are proud to have three of our techs on the committee for the British and Irish veterinary technician Association, supporting drive forward in ensuring vet techs  get the recognition, they deserve as  professionals as well as pushing for a change in legislation that will allow them to perform much more within their role.

17/09/2024

Time is running out for you to secure your tickets to the annual British and Irish Vet Tech Conference, despite what the name suggests it’s not just for techs but for ATT’s, farmers, Smallholders, vets, agriculture students, in fact anyone who has an interest in livestock! There will be a vast range of experienced speakers and some practical demonstrations as well as the chance to network with likeminded people.

Last year was a sell out so grab your tickets now! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Come join us at the BIVTA Vet Tech and ATT Conference for a day of learning and networking in the world of veterinary paraprofessionals!

16/09/2024

Massive congratulations to our clients, mother and daughter team, for their impressive collection of rosettes won at the findon sheep fair on Saturday. Deborah showed her first ram for the first time and scooped a first place with Mo and Olivia seemed to clear up with the rest!! Gemma our vet tech even helped out by showing in a few classes!

🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️

🐏1st with a zwartble shearling ram
🐏1st with zwartble ram lamb Mo
🐏homebred zwartble ram lamb got 3rd
🐑2nd place with zwartble shearling ewe
🐑4th with zwartble ewe lamb
🐑4th with the Zwartble group of three
🐏4th with the border ram
🐑2nd with the border shearling ewe
🐏4th with homebred border ram lamb
🐏3rd with the zwartble ram lamb in the WOH
🐏4th with Tornado in the WOH

06/08/2024

The Ceva swine team are pleased to be sponsoring BIVTA Vet Tech and ATT conference this year.

Follow the link below to get your tickets, see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bivta-vet-tech-and-att-conference-tickets-946779642397?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

British & Irish Veterinary Technicians Association - BIVTA

06/08/2024

Strike while the iron's cold and book in your freeze branding now!

06/08/2024

It’s been a few days of tusks and trotters for Andrew and Gemma! Barry and Pumba are looking good tip to toe!