Westpoint Farm Vets

28/11/2025

Engaging in research and sharing knowledge is a large part of what we do at Westpoint Farm Vets. This October, Emily, of our Wi******er practice speaking at the Sheep Veterinary Society conference. Her presentation went on to be presented as a poster at the International Sheep Vet Congress.

25/11/2025

Warning! Graphic content.

Two unusual cases presented just a few weeks apart for two of our practices - both calves had a cleft palate - a congenital defect that unfortunately leaves them very vulnerable to aspiration pneumonia, if they're even able to feed at all. Checking palates of any neonates that do not display normal feeding behaviour is very important so as not to prolong any suffering.

14/11/2025

Have you ordered your Bluetongue Vaccines and Boosters? Bluetongue is still present in the UK so it's important to remain vigilant and to consider vaccination to protect your stock from BTV3.

Please give us a call if you would like to discuss or order vaccines.

12/11/2025

Speak to us soon about choosing the right product and testing regime!

10/11/2025

We have recently seen a high number of cases of urolithiasis, a painful condition, usually affecting males (but there are exceptions!), which can have fatal consequences if left untreated. At a time of year where you may be increasing feed due to poor grass availability, it's important that we work together to keep body condition of your animals at an acceptable level to reduce their risk of obstruction.

09/11/2025

We will remember them

06/11/2025

Don't forget your BTV vaccines or boosters!

Those who vaccinated around this time last year will need to administer boosters to maintain protection from BTV.

If you are interested in vaccinating your susceptible stock for the first time, please do get in touch.

04/11/2025

Rules for housing of birds are CHANGING in light of increasing Avian Influenza cases. Please stay up to speed by using the Gov.uk website and the interactive maps:

https://www.gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england/bird-flu-regional-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-east-of-england -measures-from-6-november-2025

https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d

We are on hand to support if you have any queries.

27/10/2025

Our friend James is currently trooping his way up Ben Nevis in very tough conditions. James is raising money for The Farming Community Network - a charity close to our hearts, and likely yours too.

Well done James - we are rooting for you!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-ben-nevis-challenge?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwY2xjawNQnjhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsjTFSDHrLX6VyEUxZvoqjoGXA6fpoSmnYuJoBMgRvZXphU388LfMAJVP_AN_aem_FZwazCHEogR1sbhPtlBHfw

24/10/2025

🐮 Coughing calves this winter? Don’t wait for trouble.

Bovine Respiratory Disease costs UK farmers millions each year, but prevention is possible.

Discover the three pillars to protect your herd this winter in our Proactive BRD Blueprint with Dr Ami Sawran of Westpoint Farm Vets.

📍 Page 49, October issue
👉Read more in print or online. Link in bio.

23/10/2025

17/10/2025

make sure to keep your christmas card designs coming! Our clinical directors are waiting to choose their favourite design!

It's that time again! We are looking for a young person connected with farming to design our 2025 Christmas Card - the theme is 🐂🎄Festive Farm Animals! 🐑🎁

Please hand your designs in (in person or digitally) to your local practice before the 1st November 2025 for your chance to have your design printed on our cards (and a little sweet treat to say thank you).