Field Equine Vets - Alpaca & Smallholder News

01/03/2024

01/01/2024

From all of us at Field Equine HQ- we
wish all our clients a Happy New Year! 🥳

26/12/2023

We hope all of our clients have had a wonderful Christmas and Boxing day- we'd love to see what's been going on!

Post a picture or write a comment and let us know what exciting activities you've been up to 🎅

25/12/2023

❄☃🎅From all the team here at Field Equine Vets; we hope you, and all your animals, have a fabulous Christmas! 🎅☃❄

20/12/2023

☃❄🎅CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS 🎅❄️☃️

We know animals don't understand the idea of a Christmas holiday so we'll be here for you all over the festive period!

During the office opening hours (08:00-17:00) feel free to call us on 01562 701334 with any emergencies, questions, appointments or medication.

Outside these hours, for emergencies please call the out of hours number and you will be put through to the on-call vet 07428470745.

20/12/2023

🎅IT'S THE LAST DAY TO ORDER MEDICATION BEFORE CHRISTMAS!🎅

Eric is on the case early today, writing his own list for Christmas!
He says...
"Get your orders in today.
Please, do NOT delay.
Does your horse need medication?
Let go of all hesitation...
Call the clinic today, let's get ready for Christmas Day!"

☎️01562701334☎️

19/12/2023

🦙💉Vitamin Supplementation Time!💉🦙

As the days have gotten shorter and darker, our camelid friends need a bit of help in supplementing their source of vitamin D.

In the UK we recommend supplementation between September and April months with doses being given every 8 weeks for injectable formulations and every 4-6 weeks for oral ones.

Not providing supplementation (or under dosing) can result in Ricketts.
Ricketts is the weakening or softening of bones due to abnormal metabolism. This can lead to secondary issues such as bone fractures and even death.
It is a very important mineral to help maintain normal, self-regulation of multiple body systems in adult animals and in growth stages for crias.

🦙❗️Each camelid should be dosed between 1000-2000IU/kg of body weight❗🦙

It is also important to note that toxicity can be developed if animals are dosed too frequently or with overdoses of Vitamin D products, so care should be taken to dose according to the animals’ weight.

If you would like dosage guidance or more information on vitamin D supplementation, give us a call in the office on 01562 701334 ☎️

24/11/2023

"Yesterday is not ours to recover but tomorrow is ours to win..."

As many of you will have seen, our Gwynnie was just pipped to the post for Vet of the Year 2023 BUT no need to be sad as Jo had a WONDERFUL evening! Fabulous people, food, drinks and gorgeous venue 😍

Even to be nominated is a huge achievement and we're bursting with pride!

Congratulations also to Sophie Fulton of SF Vets who was the lucky winner 🥳

Onto the next big glamourous event of the week... the Equestrian Business Awards🤩

26/10/2023

Just over 3 hours left to go vote for Jo!! 👀🙌🏻

The countdown is on- voting closes at 11:59pm 26/10/23 😲

Follow the link below to cast you votes in all categories... especially Vet of the Year! 😉

https://www.hhawardsuk.com/vote

23/10/2023

We are currently experiencing problems with our phone lines. For the meantime if you need to contact us, please do so on our emergency number 07428470745

20/10/2023

We couldn't be happier for Jo, voting is open for one week only by clicking the link below!

🥳WE ARE BURSTING WITH EXCITEMENT!!!🥳

Our wonderful Vet Jo Gwynne has been shortlisted as a Horse and Hounds Vet of the Year!
So, strap yourselves in for a week of celebrating Jo and her achievements 🥰

Voting is open for one week only for all categories, so click the link below to cast your votes 🤩

https://www.hhawardsuk.com/vote

We want to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful clients for your continued support, whether you've been with us from day one or you've recently joined us. We wouldn't be here without you and your wonderful horses and although we love seeing you, we always hope we only need to see you for routine work!! 😆

13/10/2023

We love our clinic girls!! 🙌🏻

Today is Veterinary Nurse Day!

Our amazing clinic girls Zoe, Maddie and Freya are often the first faces your furry friends see at Field Equine- whether they’re coming to us for a vaccine all the way to specialist dental work!
They are always there to comfort your pets or even you, the owner! They’ll help to explain to you what’s happening and answer any questions you may have! 🥰

When your horse has to stay at the equine unit. The girls are the ones who makes sure their bandages are changed, they’re fed and watered, and that they get a little time spent with love and cuddles so they aren’t lonely during their stay.

They all also work alongside the vets, making sure they have everything they need to provide the best treatment to your animals 🐴

29/09/2023

👋Calling all Alpaca owners!👋

Today is the last day to call us to order your ADE-Vit injection- the injectable vitamin D supplementation given to Alpacas over the winter months 🥶❄️

Rosie will be placing the order today so give us a call in the office on 01562 701334 ☎️

20/09/2023

Last chance to get your nominations in!! Follow the link in our post 🙌🏻

GET YOUR VOTES IN!!

In case you haven't already seen, the Horse and Hound Award nominations have been open and running!
Alastair was the winner of Vet of the Year back in 2018 and we proudly display his award on our front desk 🥳

This is your last chance to nominate as the entries close tomorrow (21/09/23) at 17:00!!
Click the link below to cast your vote
👀👇

https://www.hhawardsuk.com/nominations

11/09/2023

The time has come to announce the winners of our
🐏🥳Guess the Goat Weight Giveaway 🥳🐏
We had estimates varying from 6kg's to 156kg's
Congratulations to the only people to correctly guess...
Alison Collins
and
Liz Hemming
We're feeling generous, so you've BOTH WON yourselves a mini merch bundle!
Send us a message us to arrange collection or delivery of your prize.
Well done to everyone that joined in and had a guess, keep your eyes peeled for our next giveaway 👋

05/09/2023

Any more for any more? 👀

A couple of days left to guess the weight of the adorable Sprout!!

🐏You've got to be in it to win it!!🐏

31/08/2023

🐏🥳Guess the Goats Weight Giveaway!🥳🐏

Recently Sprout came to the Equine Unit for a check up and was weighed as part of this- we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for a competition and giveaway!

To be in with a chance of winning a ✨Mini Merch Bundle✨

All you have to do is guess in the comments how much Sprout weighs in Kilograms ⚖️
Every correct answer (if there are multiple) will go into a random generator to choose a winner!

Entries will be open until 18:30 07/09/2023 and we will announce the winner the next day 🥳

So, let's get guessing and see who can determine whether Sprout is slim and trim or needs to lay off the sprouts on his Sunday dinner!! 🤣

06/08/2023

What a way to finish out the weekend assisting with the unpacking (birth) of a lovely little cria! What a beauty! 🦙😍😁

We hope you’ve all had a great weekend despite the weather! ☀️🌧️⛈️⛅️

07/06/2023

🥁🥁🥁DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!! 🥁🥁🥁
After a thorough assessment of of the whole practice including, but not limited to, hygiene, 24-hour emergency cover, staff training, equipment and cost estimations...

We recently received the good news that we have retained our status as an RCVS Accredited Equine Practice!
"RCVS accredited practices- promoting and maintaining the highest standard of veterinary care" https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/home/

A huge, HUGE thank you to the whole team for all your efforts everyday to ensure the best possible care for all our clients- human and animal!👏🥳

28/05/2023

We’re finalists!! 🙌🏻🤩

Equestrian Business Awards sponsored by

⭐Finalists - Vet Practice of the Year sponsored by Simon Constable's Equine Vets⭐

We would like to wish a huge congratulations to our finalists!

Celtic Equine Vets Limited
North West Equine Vets Ltd.
Thompson House Equine Vets
Field Equine Vets

We will be in touch shortly via email with your finalist packs and logos.

02/05/2023

Good luck Jess!

On Friday we said goodbye to Jess as she left us to explore work outside of the equine/veterinary industry.

Jess has worked with a number of the team for around 10 years so it was very sad to see her go. She has had a number of different roles over the years and has always tackled them with enthusiasm and humour. A part of her job that she always enjoyed was interacting with clients and following the patients through their treatment journeys.

We hope you’ll join us in wishing Jess and her dog 🐶 Belle! All the luck for the future as she moves on to her next chapter.

Good luck Jess!

28/04/2023

We have arranged for an alpaca blood collection day ahead of the breeding season in order to collect and store frozen plasma. This can then be used for any crias in need of a plasma transfusion this season. One collection will provide two units of plasma.

The animals presented for this need to be well handled (halter trained), healthy and ideally adult males over 60kg.

This service will take place on Saturday 13th May at our premises in Blakedown (DY10 3JH). There are limited places available so if you are interested or would like more information please call the office to book on 01562 701334

27/03/2023

Easter Competition!!!

20/01/2023

First Aid when to call the vet!

Eye injuries – If you see any of these signs call a vet
Clinic signs; Watery or coloured discharge, swollen eyelids, redness, cloudiness, closed or completely shut.

Whilst waiting for the vet;
Approach the alpaca slowly and preferably from the other side
Put head collar on if possible and move to a dark shelter/stable.

If you need us please call the office 01562701334 or in out of hours 07428470745

19/01/2023

First Aid when to call the vet!

Sudden onset severe lameness – Any sudden severe lameness requires veterinary assessment.

Clinical signs include; reluctance to bear weight, heat, swelling, wound, resting affected leg, pain on palpation.

Whist waiting for the vet;
Examine whole leg looking for wounds, swollen areas and or pain.
Keep the alpaca still and calm
Do not give any medication/ pain relief before the vet arrives

If you need us please call the office 01562701334 or in out of hours 07428470745

18/01/2023

First Aid when to call the vet!

Recumbency/Collapse – Call vet immediately.
Clinical signs; A alpaca that is down and cannot get up.

Whilst waiting for the vet;
Put straw down if floor is hard or slippery, “prop up” if possible, try not to allow to lie flat out.
Do not move the alpaca
Keep alpaca calm

If you need us please call the office 01562701334 or in out of hours 07428470745

17/01/2023

First Aid when to call the vet!

Wounds – Wounds vary greatly, the following wounds require veterinary attention;
Wounds which are bleeding heavily
Any wound with white or yellow discharge
Wounds over a joint
Deep wounds that have penetrated through the skin

Whist waiting for the vet;
If bleeding profusely, cover with clean dressing and firm bandage. Replace bandage if blood soaks through.
Clean wound with water only, if not profusely bleeding.

If you need us please call the office 01562701334 or in out of hours 07428470745