A dedicated farm veterinary service in Leominster and Ludlow, serving farms in the surrounding area.
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๐ฃJOIN US FOR OUR FREE WEBINAR ๐ฃ
๐๏ธThursday the 29th of August at 7pm
Topics include
๐ The importance of quarantine policies in protecting your flock from disease - presented along side Elanco Farm Animal Health UK
๐ Infectious abortion, its prevention and when to investigate - presented alongside msd_animalhealth
To book your place, please follow the link to our website and fill in the form.
https://www.marchesfarmvets.co.uk/meetings-and-more
๐ป August Bank Holiday๐ป
Both offices will be closed this Monday 26th August ๐
As always, we're on hand 24/7 in case of any emergencies, just phone ๐ 01568 701920 ๐
๐ Emily has been busy this week pregnancy scanning this group of over 100 heifers ๐ฎ
What a sight ๐คฉ
Our vets have had some early starts recently scanning our Spring block calving dairy herds๐ฎ
Excellent 6week in calf rates all around. Well done on great fertility results, especially after the very challenging weather conditions this Spring! ๐๐ป
๐ฃJOIN US FOR OUR FREE WEBINAR ๐ฃ
Thursday the 29th of August at 7pm
We will be holding a webinar discussing the importance of quarantine policies in protecting your flock from disease with Elanco. MSD will also be supporting the meeting to discuss infectious abortion, it's prevention and when to investigate.
To book your place, please follow the link to our website and fill in the form.
https://www.marchesfarmvets.co.uk/meetings-and-more
Thank you so much to everyone that came to see us at Burwarton Show yesterday ๐๐ผ
We all had a fantastic day and it was lovely to see and chat to so many of you ๐
Hope you all had a fantastic day, over and out for another year! โ๏ธ
๐ฃBurwarton show๐ฃ
Remember to come and say hello at Burwarton show tomorrow! We will be set up in the livestock field.
Just a reminder to all our clients that the office will be closed all day ๐ฃ
Our out of hours service will be running as usual so we'll be on hand for any emergencies โ๏ธ
One week until Burwarton Show
We can't wait to see you all at Burwarton Show next Thursday, 1st August. We'll be in the livestock field again ๐
Just a reminder to all our clients that the office will be closed all day ๐ฃ
Our out of hours service will be running as usual so we'll be on hand for any emergencies โ๏ธ
โ๏ธBe aware a runny eye might be more than you think! โ๏ธ
Richard was on a visit and was asked to look at a calf with an eye discharge. A grass seed was pulled from within the upper eye lid.
The calf was medicated and sent on her way back to the field a lot more comfortable!
Happy Birthday Harriet! ๐ฅณ
Today we celebrated Harrietโs 30th birthday (a day early)
We hope you have a lovely weekend celebrating! ๐ฅ
๐ฃ ๐ฎ GOVERNMENT FUNDED TB TESTING ๐ฎ ๐ฃ
As you may have heard Lydia is now a qualified ATT (TB tester!). We also have Mel currently training to.
This means we are now able to carry out government funded TB testing, so if you would like us to do your whole herd test, please follow the steps below:
1. Call UK Farmcare on 0800 6125289 and say you would like Marches Farm Vets to do your whole herd tests.
2. Farmcare will send you a form to fill out which you send back confirming you would like us to do your whole herd test.
3. We then confirm from Farmcare and will contact you once this process is completed to confirm a test date.
Please note that you will need to have changed preferences at least 3 weeks before the end date to move across to us as it takes some time to get confirmation from Farmcare.
๐ณ Burwarton Show ๐ณ
3 weeks to go till Burwarton Show ๐
We'll be situated in the same spot in the livestock field, like last year ๐
We'll have some freebies available, along with interesting fact sheets, a raffle and of course beverages and refreshments ๐
Do pop along to see us, let's hope we chat to as many of you as we did last year ๐๐ผ
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 1st August โญ๏ธ
๐ฃWEโRE HIRING ๐ฃ
An exciting opportunity for an additional farm vet to join our team of three vets, including one certificate holder, supported by a ATT/Trainee Veterinary Technician and dedicated administration staff. The practice has two offices (Leominster and Ludlow), including in house examination facilities, and our area of cover is restricted to within forty minutes of a central point, to allow case continuity and avoid long hours spent driving between calls.
We established our practice two years ago after moving the farm side out of a long-established mixed practice, so we have a loyal client base along with additional new clients joining as our local reputation builds. Our work covers a good range of farm types from smaller family farms to large estates and dedicated commercial enterprises covering dairy, (multiple grass based NZ systems) sheep flocks, suckler herds, and small holders. We pride ourselves in building strong relationships with our clients, enabling progression within their businesses, whilst maintaining friendly professional relationships.
A good work life balance is important, so our office closes daily at 3.30pm and no routine calls are scheduled after this time, allowing plenty of time to focus on areas of your life outside work or just enjoy the beautiful countryside around us. During the working day we are in frequent communication and invest in the concept of remote working to allow for efficiency and minimise admin time. We are a small friendly team, all involved in the local farming community, and we regularly hold social events for all staff. As part of the XL Vets community we engage in the multiple areas of support and learning opportunities that this offers.
As our practice is becoming more established, we are looking for a vet to join us who is enthusiastic, proactive, friendly and a team player. As a relatively new business we would welcome someone who is keen to implement new ideas to allow us to offer more services to our clients. We are flexible to consider both full or part time applicants and differing levels of experience.
- Either part or full time based on a five-day week 8.30am to 3.30pm
- Equally shared on call rota
- A day off in leu following a weekend on call
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- VDS, RCVS and membership to two societies funded
- Annual CPD funding up to ยฃ1,500
- Support given to those considering further qualifications
- Salary discussed on application
To apply for this role, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Applications close 16th August.
๐ณ Burwarton Show ๐ณ
4 weeks to go till Burwarton Show๐
Weโll be situated in the same spot in the livestock field, like last year ๐
Weโll have some freebies available, along with interesting fact sheets, a raffle and of course beverages and refreshments ๐
Do pop along to see us, letโs hope we chat to as many of you as we did last year ๐๐ผ
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 1st August ๐
๐ถ Puppy Alert ๐ถ
We were all kept busy in the Leominster office when this lovely litter of working collie pups came in for vaccination and microchipping. ๐
Remember we are offering a small animal preventive health service ๐ฉบ
This includes flea & worm treatment, microchipping, tail docking of working dogs and vaccinations ๐
Give either office a call to find out more ๐
Leominster - 01568 701920
Ludlow - 01584 700532
Emily was called out to help calve a cow last week๐ฉโโ๏ธ
The cow was a bit nervous so Emily called Lydia to come and assist. This huge bull calf was safely delivered ๐ช๐ผ
Lydia ensured he was responding well after a difficult birth, whilst Emily saw to the cow๐ฎ
โ๏ธROAD CLOSEDโ๏ธ
If you are visiting us this week then you will need to take a little detour!
The road from the roundabout is being resurfaced ๐ฅณ
The alternative route is up southern avenue, left onto Hereford Road and then left again down Owen Way. From there you will see our sign directing you.
Last week our Vet Tech Lydia was out and about ๐ฉบ
One of her visits was to these lovely goats to give a wormer after a worm egg count identified a burden ๐ชฑ
They also received a vaccine to cover for Tetanus, Pulpy Kidney and Struck while she was there ๐
Last Monday we held our weaning, parasite and pasture meeting ๐
Thank you to all those who attended! We had a fantastic turnout, even from as far as Essex, and we've received very positive feedback ๐๐ป
Topics discussed included; worm control in lambs ๐ชฑ management of pasture for optimising lamb performance and the importance of ewe BCS ๐ฑ and lamb growth rates when making management decisions, such as weaning. โ๏ธ
A special thanks to our external speakers, Matthew Blyth from BLAS and Sarah Morgan from Precision Grazing, as well as AHDB and Dr Whapham for helping with the organisation of the meeting.
Please let us know of any future topics you would like us to hold meetings about
A nice surprise to make Richardโs day,
Richard was on a visit to do routine bloods for one of our sheep farmers. The now not so small lamb in question was born with an umbilical hernia back in September 2023. Part of the small intestine and stomach was outside of the body!
After cleaning, opening up and stitching back in a guarded prognosis was given. A photo wasnโt taken at the time of the surgery but the first photo was taken 2-3 weeks after the operation.
And this is the not so small lamb today! A very surprising and lovely success story!
๐ฃ OFFICE CLOSED ๐ฃ
Both our Ludlow and Leominster office will be closed today for our Weaning, Parasites and Pasture Meeting ๐
We apologise for any inconvenience
As always, for any emergencies please call 01568 701920 and one of our vets will assist you ๐
๐ฃ 1 WEEK TO GO ๐ฃ
๐ Join us for our FREE weaning, parasites and pasture meeting
๐ Followed by a BBQ
๐ฑ 3rd of June
๐ฑ New House Farm, Haytonโs Bent, Ludlow, SY8 2BG.
๐ฑ 1:30pm arrival for 2pm start
โ๏ธOpen to all but due to limited availability sign up early to reserve a space by clicking the link below or call the office.
โก๏ธhttps://www.marchesfarmvets.co.uk/meetings-and-more
๐01568701920
๐ป May Bank Holiday๐ป
Both offices will be closed this Monday 27th May ๐ ๐
As always, we're on hand 24/7 in case of any emergencies, just phone ๐ 01568 701920 ๐
We are holding a sheep meeting with AHDB on farm (SY8 2BG) at 1.30pm on Monday the 3rd of June. The focus of the meeting will be decisions around weaning, optimising pasture management for lamb performance and managing gut worms.
Emily will be speaking alongside Matthew Blyth (Blyth Livestock Advisory Services) and Sarah Morgan (Precision Grazing).
We are also offering a free worm egg count for attendees that bring along a sample.
The meeting will end with a barbeque and discussion.
It promises to be an interesting and informative afternoon and is open to all and free to attend.
Please book your place using the link below.
https://www.marchesfarmvets.co.uk/meetings-and-more
The vets would like to say a big thank you to all our office staff for all their hard work doing such an excellent job of keeping us on the road throughout the busy spring season. ๐๐
๐ WEANING, PARASITES AND PASTURE MEETING ๐
Impacts of schmallenberg, a lengthy wet winter and spring has been keenly felt. So join us for this FREE workshop followed by a BBQ
๐ฑ 3rd of June
๐ฑ New House Farm, Haytonโs Bent, Ludlow, SY8 2BG.
๐ฑ 1:30pm arrival for 2pm start
Due to limited availability sign up early to reserve a space by clicking the link below or call the office.
https://www.marchesfarmvets.co.uk/meetings-and-more
01568701920
๐ป May Bank Holiday๐ป
Both offices will be closed this Monday 6th May ๐
We will also be closed Monday 27th May ๐
As always, we're on hand 24/7 in case of any emergencies, just phone ๐ 01568 701920 ๐
๐ชฑ โ ๏ธ CURRENTLY A HIGH NEMATODIRUS RISK โ ๏ธ๐ชฑ
Wide fluctuations in temperature, weather patterns and topography means the nematodirus threat continues to be hugely variable for sheep flocks up and down the UK
https://www.scops.org.uk
Did you know ๐ค
We offer an in house Faecal Egg Count service, run through our FECPAK machine ๐ฉ๐ชฑ
What does this mean for you โ
๐ Enables you to make informed decisions regarding the parasite challenges your livestock face on farm
๐ Determines what type of worms they may have, meaning you can correctly treat with the right wormer
๐ Reduces the risk of anthelmintic resistance
๐ฆ Check and evaluate the efficacy of any previous treatments used
Not forgetting that it;
โฐ Saves you time
๐ต Saves you money
We can test individual or group samples.
Simply drop a faecal sample off at the office, minimum of 10g โ๏ธ before 12pm ๐ and we can get the results back to you within 48 hours.
Fecpak
๐ORF VACCINE๐
Have you got lambs that still need to to orf scratched? ๐
We have stocked up on Orf vaccine due to problems in previous years. So please get in touch with our office if you would like to order.
01568701920
(Please note this will only be available to our clients)
๐ ABORTION VACCINE ๐
We have ewe abortion vaccine available at a substantial discount, expiring mid May. This will only be suitable for early lambing flocks as the product must be administered within four months of tupping.
Please give us a call if you are interested.
(This is only available to our clients)
Office 4 Flexspace Leominster, Brunel Road
Leominster
HR60LX
| Monday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
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Everyone should now be aware of the importance of colostrum for newborn lambs ๐ Here is a video clip kindly provided by one of our farmers to demonstrate how straightforward the handheld ewe milking device is to use ๐๐ผ
And the winner of our Skinners Dog Food giveaway is ๐ฅ Sharon Hill Huge congratulations Sharon ๐ฅณ please give the office a call on 01568 701920 to arrange the collection of your bag of dog food ๐ถ
Not been to our Ludlow office yet? ๐ Take a look at where we are and how to find us through the archway, and tucked around the corner๐keep checking back to see the extra bits weโre adding in the reception ๐
Wallace the bull enjoyed sharing Richโs peanut butter sandwich whilst they took a break from bull semen testing for lunch last week ๐๐
๐ GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED ๐ Our second winner is ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Sam Thomas ๐ฅณ Huge congratulations Sam, please contact the office tomorrow to arrange collection of your lambing essentials bucket ๐๐ชฃ Thank you to everyone that entered by liking, commenting and sharing our post ๐
๐ GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED ๐ Our first winner is ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Ben Sanders ๐ฅณ Huge congratulations Ben, please contact the office tomorrow to arrange the collection of your lambing essentials bucket ๐๐ชฃ Thank you to everyone that entered by liking, commenting and sharing our post ๐
Winners are announced ๐ฃ๐ The winner of the cow goodie bucket is: ๐ Phil Stead ๐ Well done Phil ๐ฅณ Thank you to everyone that entered our raffle, all money raised will be going to We Are Farming Minds, we will let you know the final amount once weโve added it up.
Winners are announced ๐ฃ๐ The winner of the sheep goodie bucket is: ๐ Amy Jones ๐ Well done Amy ๐ฅณ Thank you to everyone that entered our raffle, all money raised will be going to We Are Farming Minds, we will let you know the final amount once weโve added it up. ๏ฟผ
๐ฅ Worried about your cattle and dehydration in this hot weather? ๐ก๐ฅต ๐ Take a look at this Selekt System over the counter complementary feed, for inappetant and dehydrated cows. We have sachets in stock so pop in to the practice to purchase one for your 'emergency cupboard'. Make sure your cows have; ๐ฐ Plenty of access to clean water โ๏ธ Enough shade for all cows ๐ฎ Good ventilation โ๏ธ Give us a call on 01568 701920 to discuss any concerns you may have over the hot weather and your livestock. Nimrod Veterinary Products Ltd
We've been extremely busy with calvings this year! This bull calf was delivered by caesarean by Richard in the early hours of the morning. Calf and cow are both doing well.
Lambing and calving is well under way. These lovely lively twins were delivered by Emily recently after the ewe suffered from Ringwomb.
Successful calving for Emily today. This cow's calf presented breech, with just a tail showing. The presentation was corrected to bring both of her back legs up and a large, live heifer calf was delivered!
Video to show the office from the car park and reception area.
Marches Veterinary Group Small Animal
Ryelands Orchard
