Ark Vet Centre - Farm

15/01/2025

Yesterday we were joined by Iain McCormack and Arthur Bell from Zoetis to discuss the effects of Mycoplamsa Bovis in dairy cows and the release of the Mycoplasma vaccine, Protivity. 💉

We had a great turnout for our first meeting of 2025, and there was plenty of productive discussion surrounding the topic! 🐄

If you feel Protivity could make a difference on your farm, or you are wanting to discuss or find out more about Mycoplasma bovis then don’t hesitate in contacting the practice on 01576 202552! 📞

03/01/2025

Over the previous two weeks we have seen a high incidence of subacute and chronic fluke. Some of these cases have been in low-risk flocks that have been housed. 🐑

Liver fluke can cause both mortality and production losses, and has been a serious challenge for some sheep farmers this year. This has been due to wet conditions which are ideal for the snails required to host the fluke to thrive! 🐌

We offer quick turnaround fluke egg counts within the practice to diagnose chronic fluke issues. If you have any concerns regarding fluke, or are wanting to find out your flocks current fluke status contact the practice to arrange appropriate testing. 🔬

19/12/2024

Mycoplasma Bovis causes several disease in cattle including respiratory disease in calves, and arthritis, mastitis and pneumonia in older cattle. 🐮

Come and join us for our meeting on Tuesday 14th January to discuss what is mycoplasma and how can we prevent and reduce its impact on farm. Food will be served before the meeting. Phone the practice on 01576202552 to reserve your place! 📞🐄

05/12/2024

We had a great turnout at our beef efficiency discussion last night with both John’s taking everyone through the topics of Key Productive Indicators, bull testing, cow management and nutrition. 🐂🌾

The evening was kindly supported by MSD, with discussion also focusing on the new Bovilis Cryptium vaccination. 💉

Our thanks go to Jodie’s for the delicious food and to MSD for their support.

If anyone has any questions on Beef Efficiency and the future changes to the Scottish Suckler Calf Subsidy Scheme then please get in touch to arrange a chat with one of our vets.

28/11/2024

Come and join us for our Beef Efficiency meeting on Wednesday 4th December at 6.30pm. Food and drink will be served as we discuss:
• Bull Testing 🔬
• Pregnancy Scanning 🐂
• Post Calving Checks 🐄
• CIDR Synchronisation 🐮🐮

With the future of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) to include a maximum calving interval of 410 days, we are sure this will be a useful evening!

Contact the practice on 01576 202552 to book your place!

18/11/2024

We have recently seen cases of acute liver fluke within the area. This is caused by the migration of a large number of juvenile fluke through the liver. It can present as sudden deaths within the flock, weakness, painful abdomens, reluctance to move, paleness of the gums and yellowing of the whites of the eye.

We recommend faecal coproantigen testing to pick up early fluke infections. This can be done by handing a faecal sample into the practice. Samples handed in at the start of the week will have results by Friday. Post mortems of fallen stock can also be used to identify fluke issues, and can be useful in monitoring for further issues within the flock.

14/11/2024

30/10/2024

The ban on feeding kitchen waste to livestock was introduced after the devastation of foot and mouth disease – the most likely cause of the 2001 outbreak was catering waste being fed to pigs. Read more about what you can feed pigs: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/african-swine-fever -not-feed-pigs-food-waste

14/10/2024

For this weeks meet the team Monday we have our newest member of the team, Ciara!🌟 Ciara has got stuck right in and is a great new addition to the team. She is a mixed vet so you may meet her out on farm, at a yard or in a consult room🐶🐱🐮🐴

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐤?
Two months! 🗓️

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦?
Deeside, Aberdeenshire 📍

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲?
Edinburgh 👩‍🎓

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥?
Border Collies, cows and ducks 🦆

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛? Getting to know new people everyday, and the variety of spending time on farm and seeing pets in consults! 🩺

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬?
Fell running with my Collie, munro bagging and rock climbing 🏃🏻‍♀️🧗‍♀️

04/10/2024

We are recruiting.

03/10/2024

Are you up to date with your Red Tractor medicines course?

💉Medicines Matter Course, Ark Vet Centre, Lockerbie
📅Thursday 31st October 10am
➡️£50 excluding VAT includes certificate

Contact the practice on 01576 202552 to book your place! 📞

28/09/2024

CHECS introduces RL1* certification for Johne’s disease, helping farmers and buyers make more informed decisions based on herd risk and testing…

23/09/2024

🐮 Busman’s Holiday 🐮

Chloe spent the weekend scanning her dad’s cows back at her home farm in Lanarkshire. Scanning early meant that empty cows were removed from the herd to keep a tight calving period. Empty cows can then be managed separately over the expensive winter period. 🐄

19/09/2024

Join us in October at this on-farm meeting to help you take steps to enhance your herd’s mobility while out grazing and at the same time boost profits and public perceptions 🐄 AHDB Dairy

19/09/2024

We are currently enjoying a busy sheep fertility season, both at the practice and on farm. Here is a selection of embryos that Colin and our team have flushed in the last week. They have even had a Texel ewe giving 25 embryos! 🔬

We offer a wide range of advanced breeding services for both cattle and sheep. Headed by our vet, Colin, who has over 15 years experience in embryo transfer work and backed up by a highly trained team we can provide a professional service to meet your individual needs. 🐄 🐑

18/09/2024

💥 Calling all Small Holders 💥

We will be holding an introductory meeting to our small holders club at 7pm on the 24th October 2024. Come along to find out what it is all about and how it could benefit you! 🐑

We will also have a short discussion on parasites and what to look out for in your flock or herd this winter! 🪱

To book your place or to find out more contact the practice on 01576 202552 📞