Clyde Vet Group Farm Department

17/02/2025

Massive congratulations to our receptionist Heather, for completing her examination to become an AMTRA Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (SQP) 👏

14/02/2025

It may be Valentine's Day, but it’s a no from us 🪱❌

Grazing season isn’t here yet, BUT now is the time to think about lungworm vaccinations. Lungworm doesn’t just affect youngstock, adult cattle can also be at risk if they aren't able to build up enough immunity through grazing.

We recommend speaking to your vet to assess your lungworm history and form a testing and vaccination plan if you haven’t done so already.

Winter is a great time to get your parasite control plan in check. Creating a list of "to-do" now will help you keep on top of parasite control through the busy Spring and Summer.

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Clyde Vets💙

13/02/2025

As farmers we look after our animals and our crops… but we sometimes forget about looking after ourselves.

We are proud to support Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies in their 2025 campaign💛

At a time when 91% of all UK farmers rank poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden dangers facing the industry let’s remember what we love about farming and why we matter.

13/02/2025

Our vet Meghan attended The Calf Conference 2025 in Dumfries - an educational event dedicated to all aspects of successful calf and youngstock rearing!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with passionate farmers, vets, and industry experts, discussing key topics on calf health, nutrition, and farm efficiency. With insightful talks and valuable takeaways, the event reinforced the importance of proactive management in youngstock rearing.

A big thank you to the organisers and speakers for such an informative day! 📚🐮

06/02/2025

Episode 2 of Rearing to Go is OUT NOW 🎙🐴💙

We're joined by our reproduction vet Natalie Hind to talk all things breeding mares -from understanding the process to importing chilled semen from the continent.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEfeDI2Yq4swErkoUZ1CG

04/02/2025

We are now stocking NoBACZ Navel, a highly effective quick-drying, lick-resistant navel dip designed to protect newborn lambs and calves from bacterial infections, navel ill, and joint ill.

Unlike traditional iodine-based products, NoBACZ Navel forms a durable protective barrier within two hours of application, ensuring long-lasting protection with a single treatment.

For further information, please contact your vet or give us a call!

03/02/2025

We’re holding a MilkSure Part 1 Course for dairy farmers at our Lanark branch on Tuesday 25th February at 11am!

The course will cost £40 per farm, call 01555 660000 to book 📞🐄

31/01/2025

Join Ni**od for their free online sheep meeting on Tuesday 25th February at 6pm – open to both vets and clients!

This year’s lambing talk, will cover common diseases seen around lambing time and will give a practical overview on how to provide fluids safely to small ruminants.

All attendees will be entered into a prize draw to win a free SELEKT lambing kit🐑

Ni**od Veterinary Products Ltd Selekt System

30/01/2025

🐑🐏 Back by popular demand! Whether you're new to lambing or just want to sharpen your skills, our 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

The course will be held on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗽𝗺 at our Lanark practice. It will include a short presentation and discussion about management in the lambing period, then a practical session. The course will cost £35pp, any additional attendees from the same farm will be £20pp.

Spaces are limited, call 01555 660000 to secure your spot.

28/01/2025

Today seen Day One of our FAB FIVE - Winter Herds Competition take place with 7️⃣ herds visited across the West side of the Club Members

Tomorrow we follow with another 5️⃣ heading across the East side before heading back across to Lanark for our Club Meal followed by the all important....FAB FIVE 2025 Prize-Giving 🏆

Our Judge, Jim McGregor has certainly been given some head scratching for this evening's homework

The Club are indebted to our sponsors, without their continued supported towards this competition, now in its Third Year, and also the club...compeitions such as this one just could not run!

Our Main Sponsor: Clyde Vet Group Farm Department

Supporting Sponsors: Duynie Feed UK Galloway & MacLeod Ltd Almins Bonaly Farm Dairy and Hoof & Hyde

Tomorrow, we kick off at 9am from Lanark Agricultural Centre, so still time to join us and get involved in the action

And as we enter Day Two, the club send their best wishes to South West Scotland Holstein Club heading into Day Three of Fantasy Five, West of Scotland Holstein Club heading into Day One of Super Six, and Ayr County Ayrshire Cattle Club. Heading into their day of judging too!

24/01/2025

🐄 Yesterday, we held our Dairy Focus Group meeting on Anti-Inflammatories in Lame Cows.

We presented the results of a trial we've done with 3 of our dairies, looking at the impact of Ketofen on the mobility score and milk yield of lame cows, and were joined by Ceva Ruminants UK who shared some of their experiences using Ketofen in a range of conditions.

Each lame cow on the trial had its feet inspected for lameness and was treated with ketofen plus any other treatment deemed necessary. Of the 82 cows identified as lame over 80% were sound by the next month's mobility score.

A big thank you to Ceva for joining us and to everyone who attended🚜🐮

23/01/2025

Farm Update:

Our farm vets at both sites will be available for emergencies tomorrow. There will be some of our farm team at both practices for urgent medication collections, but we would advise against traveling unless absolutely necessary.

⛔️ Storm Éowyn ⛔️

Due to the red weather warning, we are going to operate on an EMERGENCY ONLY basis tomorrow, Friday 24th January.

Please note our reception will be open as normal. If you have any questions, give us a call!

21/01/2025

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Our nurse Alyth's lovely wee boy didn't come home yesterday and she can't find him around Newmains area.

Please call 07456 550749.

20/01/2025

Looking for info on preparing for and controlling liver fluke on your farm this year?

NADIS are hosting a FREE webinar on Thursday, in association with Elanco. Join Dr John Graham Brown, Phillipa Page and Matt Colston for a discussion around liver fluke control in sheep.

Dr Graham Brown will discuss the risks posed for this year and specific farm risks to consider for your farm. Matt and Phillipa will discuss testing, management and treatment options for effective control on your farm. This event will conclude with a Q&A session.

Register here: https://nadis.cademy.io/how-to-prepare-and-control-liver-fluke-on-your-farm-this-year?fbclid=IwY2xjawH7R7pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVNyMpvIdA4bevWasX50nJ7ejNHCqyZ59iiepjOutYLn30FYiXGH00mXrA_aem_9-zs8oxkbwt-7x4QXK_Zlw

20/01/2025

20/01/2025

This Thursday we're holding a dairy meeting at Lanark!

We'll be presenting the results of a trial we've done with 3 of our dairies looking at the impact of Ketofen on the mobility score and milk yield of lame cows.

Ceva will also be sharing some of their experiences using Ketofen in a range of other conditions.

Please let our Reception team or Neil know if you're interested in coming along!

13/01/2025

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗔𝗩𝗣 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!

Originally from Falkirk, Colin graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2006, and after 2 years working in the Lake District, he returned to Scotland to further his interest in farm work.

Colin has an interest in foot trimming, fertility and calf health. He is an Official Veterinarian for the Animal and Plant Health Agency and a member of the British Cattle Veterinary Association and the Sheep Veterinary Society. Colin is an AHDB mobility mentor for their Healthy Hooves programme.

Outside of work he coaches a kids rugby team and enjoys spending time with his young family.

Join us in giving Colin a warm welcome to Clyde👏👏