Yan Farm Health

11/01/2026

Join us for an evening with The Cumbria Farmer Network covering a variety of topics across the livestock sector!

Monday 19th January 7pm onwards at Wilfs Cafe, Staveley.

Set to be a great and interesting evening, and a good feed.

To book your free place please call the Farmer Network office on 01768 868615 or book online here: https://bit.ly/StaveleyLivestock

🐑 LIVESTOCK HEALTH EVENING – COMING UP SOON! 🐑

Stay ahead of the game with an informative and interactive livestock health discussion evening, featuring 4 experienced local vets ready to share insights and answer your questions.

What we’ll be covering:
🚨 TB update from the local area
🧠 Understanding neurological conditions in sheep
🛡 Simple but effective biosecurity measures
📊 Using the latest technology to support animal health

Come along to ask the experts!

📅 Monday 19th January | 7–9pm
📍 Wilfs Café, Staveley, LA8 9LR
🍽 Food included – please book in advance and let us know any dietary needs

Call the Farmer Network office on 01768 868615 or book online here: https://bit.ly/StaveleyLivestock

08/01/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.

As our team grows, we are delighted to welcome 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 to the Yan Farm Health admin team as our new Receptionist.

Kate may be new to the Yan team, but she will be a familiar face to some! Originally from a farming background in Somerset, she has kept her own dairy and fibre goats and sheep and is very used to being called the “crazy goat lady”!

In 2010, Kate completed a Nuffield Farming Scholarship researching goat meat and sustainable farming, which took her as far afield as Brazil, South Africa and Holland. Alongside this, she works as a relief milker on a farm near Grange — a role she has been in so long that the new Saturday staff weren’t even born when she started, which she says really makes her feel grown up!

Kate joins us from another vet practice where she’s worked on reception for the past six years. She is now looking forward to working more closely with farm and dairy clients.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys outdoor swimming and is on a mission to tick off all the best swimming spots in the Lakes. She still runs a few cashmere and meat goats and has a very bouncy working cocker spaniel called Bonnie.

Kate has already hit the ground running in the office, and you may have heard her friendly voice at the end of the phone. Please join us in giving her a very warm welcome!

07/01/2026

𝐀𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠!

We are delighted to welcome our first new team member, 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 🎉

Tamsin qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2023 and has since spent two and a half years working in a mixed practice in Cumbria. She has now moved to Yan to focus on farm animal medicine, which is her true passion. Tamsin has a particular interest in youngstock health and data analysis, and she’s especially keen to get stuck into fertility work.

Outside of work, Tamsin enjoys anything related to food or sport. In her spare time, she can usually be found walking in the Lakes, playing badminton, or trying out somewhere new to eat.

Please join us in giving Tamsin a very warm welcome as she starts getting out and about!

28/12/2025

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

Just a reminder of our office hours over the next week!

If you need us outside of these office hours, just call the usual number - 01539 327000 to speak to the on call vet!

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas!

Our on call vet Jack has had a busy morning…who doesn’t love a Christmas calving…😆🎅🏼🐂

25/12/2025

🎄Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from the entire team here at Yan! 🎄

As we come to the end of the year, we would like to take a moment to recognise the farmers whose hard work and commitment help put food on our tables at Christmas and all year round. 🎅

The past year has once again tested the farming industry, and our admiration continues to grow for this resilient, forward-looking community that we are proud to be part of.

Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and friends for your continued trust and support throughout 2025. We look forward to working together again in 2026.

23/12/2025

Over the weekend, some of the team enjoyed a Christmas meal out at the Crooklands. 🥂
A great night catching up with each other, even if some of them managed to dodge the camera, it was great to be joined by our new vet Tamsin who will be joining us in the New Year!

23/12/2025

The latest The Northern Farmer has landed, we have already got Sam's seal of approval 🗞️✔️

Apparently the highlight is Millcroft Veterinary Group ’s article! 🐄

Let us know if you’d like a copy popped in with your meds.

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18/12/2025

Just a reminder about our office hours over the upcoming Festive Season! 🎄🎅

If you think you may need any medications during this period, please give us a call. The last guaranteed date for deliveries to our medicine collection points at Archway & Furness Vets is tomorrow Friday 19th December 2025 at 12 noon, especially as some of our suppliers shut down over Christmas.

We will still be providing our usual round-the-clock emergency service, which will not be affected by the festive changes!

16/12/2025

Have you seen a familiar face in the latest edition of British Dairying ? 🐄

We were delighted to feature in the latest supplement highlighting the important role dairy vets play and the value of strong, collaborative relationships with our clients. Through teamwork, skills management and knowledge-sharing, UK dairy businesses are building strategies for long-term success.

In the article, Kirsty explains how Yan Farm Health’s whole-farm approach focuses on proactive care — planning ahead to prevent issues rather than simply reacting to emergencies. We work closely with our clients to understand their business goals and herd ambitions, with farms supported by the whole team, each playing a vital role in building strong, trusted relationships.

Read more in the latest issue of British Dairying: https://drive.google.com/file/d/191JY8_LRdJO9lHwx5nHo6RFpJUwosEK7/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawOuE5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBaclI0M29zdVk4V1haeGNuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrIy1X4-dmE8Z_0H-VPX3_AamhWbqfF5zUar6dOjeEV94F504KFcWp0wquFl_aem_ovUoO4N8s_9i17gzgtfJiw

XLVets XLVets Farm

11/12/2025

Just a reminder about our office hours over the upcoming Festive Season! 🎄🎅

If you think you may need any medications during this period, please give us a call. The last guaranteed date for deliveries to our medicine collection points at Archway & Furness Vets is Friday 19th December 2025 at 12 noon, especially as some of our suppliers shut down over Christmas.

We will still be providing our usual round-the-clock emergency service, which will not be affected by the festive changes!