XLVets Farm

14/07/2023

Dear XLVets Farm Follower,

We are writing to inform you that unfortunately, as a result of a cyber attack, the following two XLVets Facebook accounts, XLVets Equine and FarmSkills, have been compromised and these pages are now under the control of an unknown third party.

For clarity, this issue does not impact the XLVets Farm page.

The privacy and security of anyone connecting with the XLVets community are of the utmost importance to us. We want to provide you with guidance on the appropriate course of action to mitigate any potential risks.

Here are the steps we recommend you take:

Immediately Unfollow: We strongly advise you to unfollow our compromised pages XLVets Equine and FarmSkills as soon as possible and to inform any friends who are following the pages to do the same.

Maintain Awareness of Phishing Attempts: In situations like these, it's common for cybercriminals to attempt to deceive users through phishing emails, messages, or fake websites. Stay vigilant and avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing personal information to unknown sources. XLVets will never contact you via Facebook and ask you to log in to any external websites or submit any personal information or contact details.

We deeply regret any inconvenience caused by this incident and we are working diligently to resolve the situation and regain control of our Facebook accounts. We are sorry to report that Facebook is not currently being very helpful.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

With best wishes,
All at XLVets

16/01/2023

Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) which brings with it strict biosecurity rules.
The British Veterinary Poultry Association have produced their smallholder poultry biosecurity advice, which can be found on our news page👉 https://bit.ly/poultry-biosecurity-advice

If you have any questions please contact your vet.

22/11/2022

Please could you spare 2 minutes to fill out the questionnaire below. This survey looks at UK farmers' calf rearing practises and the steps that are taken to produce a cow within a dairy herd.

Follow the link below to fill out the survey https://aber.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/calfrearinguk

Online survey BOS

12/10/2022

Have ewe herd our latest podcast on ram fertility?

We have been joined by Ed Hill at Thrums Vets - Farm to discuss the why's and how's behind checking our rams, along with what we should be looking for.

Listen here - https://bit.ly/Ram_Fertility_Podcast

You can also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

07/09/2022

We are very lucky to have such a great climate in the UK to produce lamb in a sustainable fashion.
As summer starts to come to an end, why not celebrate British lamb with a tasty moroccan-style lamb burger or let us know your favourite lamb recipes below.
- https://www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk/recipes/moroccan-style-lamb-burgers-with-red-cabbage-and-apple-slaw/

19/08/2022

Our newest episode of 'Ewe Herd it Here' is now live, listen here https://podcasts.xlvets.co.uk/

Emily Linton from Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services joins us to discuss a range of factors that may affect calf housing and rearing.

You can also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Why not listen to us in the parlor, on the tractor or even whilst having your coffee. Enjoy!

08/07/2022

For AHDB have shared some great facts about the carbon footprint of British beef and lamb.

Did you know beef and lamb in the UK has a 50% lower carbon footprint than the global average, making it some of the most sustainable in the world! 🌍

06/06/2022

Let's try to make a safer, cleaner, greener countryside for all to enjoy by contributing to the NFU Online's petition to ban sky lanterns.

The threat posed by sky lanterns is greater during the summer months. As the weather becomes warmer and drier, the risk of wildfire increases. With more animals living out in the fields the risk of eating fallen lanterns, potentially leading to injury and even death increases.🔥

Click the link below to sign the petition.

https://bit.ly/Banskylanterns

I've signed a petition showing my support for a total ban of sky lanterns in England and Wales.

02/05/2022

Happy !

After all these long weeks it's great to see them outside again.

But, let's also take a moment to think about all those poultry keepers who have been affected by Avian Influenza. This has been an incredibly tough year and many poultry businesses and keepers have been badly affected.

Let us also take a moment to thank the vets across the country who have supported the management of the outbreak, these have included many XLVets member vets, in independent veterinary practices across the UK.

Thanks guys! 🙌

31/03/2022

An important message shown in Vet Times from the Uk's Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Christine Middlemiss.

A clear reminder that Avian Flu is still an important issue.

21/03/2022

Join us tomorrow evening (22nd March) at 7pm to discuss Transition Cow Management with Dr John Cook who has a heavy interest in developing Reproduction and Dairy Herd Management, along with Jonny Duncan from Sandstone Vet Group who holds a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction (DBR) and has an interest in all aspects of dairy herd management at both ends of the production spectrum.
Register here: https://bit.ly/TransitionCowFarmerEvening

08/03/2022

Happy International Women's day!

We are celebrating all of the great women who work up and down the country within the veterinary industry, thank you for all of your hard work and commitment. 👏

08/02/2022

Have you discussed infection and protection of your cattle regarding lungworm with your vet recently?

Join us at our virtual client evening to talk about lungworm, on the 17th February at 7pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/LungwormFarmerEvening

10/12/2021

Registrations are now open for XLVets Day One event, taking place on Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th January 2022 in Birmingham 🙌

"I’ve really enjoyed the weekend. The clinical scenarios were really well done, and the mentor programme was really useful for having a 2-to-1 chat with a vet that understands what we are going through!"

09/12/2021

It is great to see our Farm Graduate Programme enjoying seeing other members within the XLVets community and learning about different production methods on farm.

08/12/2021

ProStock Vets are hosting a Milk Promotion Event this Saturday in Merlin’s Walk Shopping Centre Carmarthen SA31 3BN. Pop in and join them for a locally produced milkshake!🥛

06/11/2021

Have 'ewe herd' the first episode of our podcast yet?

Emma Stuart Yan Farm Health chats through what we need to consider on the lead up to bringing cattle inside, there may even be some tips you would like to use to adapt your current system with stock already inside.

Visit www.podcasts.xlvets.co.uk or search 'ewe herd it here' on itunes and Spotify.

Happy Listening!