Larkmead Vets - Farm

13/06/2024

Our next Mastering Medicines Course is on the 26th of June 11am-2pm at our Cholsey branch and is £75 per person (including lunch and a Certificate of Attendance) - suitable for all dairy, beef and sheep farmers. 50% discount for Health Club members.
To book your space, please email [email protected] or call the office on 01491 651479.
Full details: https://www.larkmead.co.uk/farm/upcoming-events

04/06/2024

Last week we said congratulations and thank you to Vet Liz for her 25 year anniversary at Larkmead (although she was a vet student with us before this too!).
Thanks Liz for all your service over the years! 🎉😘

18/05/2024

UPDATE - our usual number is now back online. Thanks for your patience.

** 0700 22 May
Our main number is currently out of action- please use the temporary number below to contact us **

Due to a BT upgrade, our usual phone numbers will be out of action on Tuesday 21st of May. During this time, please call 01235 633822 if you need to reach us. We will still be able to take calls but only via this alternative number during the outage.
Normal service via 01491 651479 should resume on Wednesday 22nd of May. Our WhatsApp service will be running as usual on 07429 488124.

17/05/2024

02/05/2024

Vet Liz was called out this weekend for a twisted uterus that resulted in a caesar. The calf did not enjoy the cold wet weather whilst his mum was stitched up!

27/04/2024

This we give a big shout out to our team for their hard work supporting our lovely clients and their animals and making Larkmead a fantastic place to work 😘

18/04/2024

Larkmead is a progressive and supportive independent practice, seeking an experienced large animal vet to join our team.

Our Oxfordshire-based practice provides a reliable and knowledgeable service to a wide variety of forward-thinking, engaged clients. We are fiercely independent, and our staff are integral to providing a service that clients value, including running our own out of hours emergency service.

This role would suit a vet that is proactive, reliable, and keen to be part of a sociable and friendly team. A successful applicant will share our passion for clinical excellence while recognising the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

To find out more, please visit our website or email [email protected]. https://www.larkmead.co.uk/veterinary-careers/current-vacancies?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

12/04/2024

Busy, sunny afternoon (made a change!) for Vet Adelle to help this calf, who was too big for the cow's pelvis, into the world via C-section.

05/04/2024

Vet Izzy helped these twin lambs into the world this week via caesarean. One was almost up on his feet before Izzy had finished stitching up!

04/04/2024

Our Suckler Health Club meeting last week was all about bulls! Thanks to the team at Hartwrights Spartan Herefords for hosting - lots of tips were shared on how to manage bulls to maximise their fertility, along with discussion on what is important when choosing a bull and managing their transition onto your farm.
If you're interested in joining our Suckler Health Club and coming along to our next meeting, visit our website to find out more: https://www.larkmead.co.uk/farm-vets/services/suckler-health-club

25/03/2024

Vet Liz met some of the cuddliest and most amenable pigs ever a few weeks ago. Beatrix (on the left) needed an injury on her neck checked. The other pig is Harriet who was not going to be left out of the cuddles with Zara.

21/03/2024

Our next Suckler Health Club members meeting is on the 28th of March on farm to discuss all things bulls 🐂 - find out more about membership on our website or speak to your vet: https://www.larkmead.co.uk/farm-vets/farm-clubs

19/03/2024

Our next Lambing Workshop is on the 27th of March at our Cholsey practice.
Please join Vet Issy to discuss:
👉Pre lambing preparation
👉Pre- Lambing complications
👉Discussion on lambing techniques and any problems that may arise during lambing
👉Basics of normal lambing
👉Timings
👉When to call the vet
👉How to correct standard problems
👉Post Lambing care of Ewe and Lambs
👉Common problems with the new born lamb

£50 per person - lunch provided. 50% discount for Health Club members.

To reserve your place:
📧[email protected]
☎️01491 651479
WhatsApp 07429 488124

11/03/2024

Larkmead is a progressive and supportive independent practice, seeking an experienced large animal vet to join our team.

Our Oxfordshire-based practice provides a reliable and knowledgeable service to a wide variety of forward-thinking, engaged clients. We are fiercely independent, and our staff are integral to providing a service that clients value, including running our own out of hours emergency service.

This role would suit a vet that is proactive, reliable, and keen to be part of a sociable and friendly team. A successful applicant will share our passion for clinical excellence while recognising the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

To find out more, please visit our website or email [email protected]. https://www.larkmead.co.uk/veterinary-careers/current-vacancies

06/03/2024

Heading into the busiest season of the year . . . Adelle helped welcome this gorgeous little Valais Blacknose lamb into the world yesterday afternoon. How's your lambing going?

25/02/2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, administrator to join our team based at our Head Office in Cholsey. To find out more, including how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.larkmead.co.uk/veterinary-careers/current-vacancies?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

15/02/2024

This week is week supported by the Farm Safety Foundation and aims to breakdown the stigma around mental health in the farming sector. You can visit https://www.yellowwellies.org for help and resources or to get involved in fundraising but most importantly, if you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone and we encourage you to reach out to a friend, colleague, or via one of the many organisations within the farming community that can help and will understand.

YANA (You Are Not Alone – Rural Mental Health Support): 0300 323 0400 https://www.yanahelp.org

Farming Community Network: 03000 111 999 https://fcn.org.uk/can-we-help-you-or-someone-you-know

RABI: 0800 188 4444 https://rabi.org.uk

Samaritans: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org

30/01/2024

Great session today at our Calving Workshop with a full-house!
One of the farmers has already put what he learned into practice delivering a set of twins when he got home!
Find out about our upcoming workshops on our website: https://www.larkmead.co.uk/farm-vets/news/events

23/01/2024

A great turnout today for our open-house Suckler Health Club meeting with good discussion. If you're interested in coming to one of our events or finding out more about our health clubs, please speak to your vet, call the office or checkout our website: https://www.larkmead.co.uk/farm-vets/news/events

15/01/2024

Join us for a Suckler Health Club meeting to discuss preparation for calving and to understand a little more about how our Suckler Health Club runs and potential benefits.

This will be an open discussion on topics, including pregnant cow nutrition and the impact of such nutrition on the cow and her calf, as well as a review of colostrum supplements. However, everyone is encouraged to add topics to the agenda on the day for a truly interactive session.

Tuesday 23rd January, 1100-1300, Larkmead Vets (OX10 9PA)
No charge, all welcome
Lunch provided

If you would like to attend, please phone the office on 01491 651479 or email [email protected] to reserve your space

09/01/2024

The Barber's Pole Worm, Haemonchus Contortus, is causing increasing problems in our area, and across the southern UK. Last year we saw major outbreaks in August and September, but we have seen cases as early as May and as late as November. Unlike most scour worms, it will cause disease in ewes as well as lambs, and as it doesn't cause diarrhoea, many people miss infection until it is too late.

All sheep and goat farmers are invited to join us for this meeting to understand this worm and how you can plan for sustainable control of haemonchosis- are you using all the tools in your arsenal?

Date:
Friday 19th January, 1000-1200, Larkmead Vets (OX10 9PA)

Workshop cost:
£50 per person (50% discount for health club members)

Lunch provided

If you would like to attend, please phone the office on 01491 651479 or email [email protected] to reserve your space.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year from our Team to yours! Wishing you all a safe and prosperous 2024.

09/12/2023

Recently we celebrated 30 years of service with Martha who works in the office - what a milestone! Thanks for your years of dedication Martha!

06/12/2023

A really interactive training session today on

24/11/2023

This is our vet JP, who has been busy helping with a pneumonia outbreak on a farm. If you’re not squeamish, scroll to have a look at the video of what he found when he performed a post mortem on one of the calves.
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11/11/2023

A case of Bluetongue has been confirmed in Kent.

What is Bluetongue?
Bluetongue is a viral infection that is notifiable in the UK. It affects cattle, sheep, goats and camelids as well as other ruminants such as deer.

How is it spread?
The virus is spread by midges and is normally introduced from midges crossing the channel. This means that the south coast of England is the most likely starting point for UK infection.

What does this mean for me?
At the moment a temporary control zone has been set up in a 10km radius of the case. No animal movements will be licensed within or out of this zone.

What are the symptoms?
Sheep are the most likely to show signs that include:
- ulcers or sores in the mouth and nose
- discharge from the eyes or nose and drooling from mouth
- swelling of the lips, tongue, head and neck and the coronary band (where the skin of the leg meets the horn of the foot)

In cattle it can cause:
- lethargy
- crusty erosions around the nostrils and muzzle
- redness of the mouth, eyes, nose
- reddening of the skin above the hoof
- nasal discharge
- reddening and erosions on the teats
- fever
- milk drop
- not eating
- abortion

If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to get in touch.
☎️ 01491 651479