Dyfed Farm Vets

30/01/2025

🐑✨ Ewe won’t believe this! We're giving away the ultimate lambing hamper & a FREE Faecal Egg Count to make your season extra special. Enter now for your chance to win! 🎖

Click on the link below to purchase all the necessities you need for a successful lambing season.

https://form.jotform.com/243621881063354

For a chance to win the ultimate hamper or a FREE Faecal Egg Count, all you have to do is the following:
⭐Like this post
⭐Comment and tag 2 of your friends
⭐Share this post to your feed

For those who have entered on the previous post, you have already been entered into the draw😄

There will be TWO winners. GOOD LUCK!! 👑

28/01/2025

Protect Your Flock from Footrot with Footvax! 🚨

🐑 Lameness and footrot can impact your sheep's health, welfare, and productivity. Footvax is here to help:

✅ Protects Against Multiple Strains
✅ Reduces Severity of Infection
✅ Boosts Flock Health

💉 How It Works:

Administer 2 doses for initial protection (6 weeks apart).
Plan annual boosters to keep your flock strong year-round.
Combine with foot bathing, hoof care, and good pasture management for best results.

📅 Plan Ahead:
Vaccinate before high-risk wet seasons to prevent outbreaks.

Keep your flock healthy and happy – because prevention is better than cure! 🐑

Please click on the link below to order ⬇

https://form.jotform.com/242683938947375

☎️Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎️St Clears- 01994 230220

27/01/2025

🐑 Ready to master lambing season? Learn, lamb, and lead with confidence – register now! 🙌

📆8th of February
🕘10am-1pm
📍 Carmarthen
💰 £50+VAT & £25 for anyone additional

Click on the link below to register⬇

https://form.jotform.com/250133453862352

*Please do not attend if you are pregnant or immunocompromised*

For anymore information, please phone one of our branches 😄

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears-01994 230220

25/01/2025

🐄Last chance to register for Beef Club🐄

Click on the link below to register⬇

https://form.jotform.com/243532430410341

📅28th of January
🕑6:30pm
📍 Red Lion, Llandyfaelog

🍕Food will be provided🍕

Hopefully we'll welcome many familiar and new faces there!! 😁

24/01/2025

Protect Your Flock with Scabigard! 🐑

Scabigard is a highly effective vaccine designed to safeguard sheep against ovine ecthyma (scabby mouth)—a contagious skin disease that can impact the health and productivity of your flock.

Why choose Scabigard?
✅ Proven protection against scabby mouth.
✅ Easy to administer—perfect for farmers aiming to keep their flock healthy.
✅ Ensures better overall productivity and welfare for your sheep.

🐑 When to vaccinate?
Scabigard is ideal for lambs from just 2 days old and should be part of your regular flock health plan.

💡 Pro tip: Always consult your vet to incorporate Scabigard into your flock's vaccination health plan effectively.

Strong, protected flocks result in thriving farms🐑💪

Click on the link below to order your Scabigard or alternatively call one of our practices😃

https://form.jotform.com/242683938947375

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears- 01994 230220

23/01/2025

Schmallenberg🐑🐄🐐

Please be aware that Schmallenberg is still an ongoing issue⚠️ If you notice any abnormalities, or have an increase of abortions or stillbirths, Schmallenberg could possibly be involved. The VIC in Carmarthen are also offering free testing at this time.

If you want any advice regarding Schmallenberg, please contact one of our branches📣

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears- 01994 230220

21/01/2025

Lambing Course🐑

Due to the lambing course being popular last year, Dyfed has decided to run the course again this year! 🥳

📆8th of February
🕘10am-1pm
📍 Carmarthen
💰 £50+VAT & £25 for anyone additional

Click on the link below to register⬇

https://form.jotform.com/250133453862352

*Please do not attend if you are pregnant or immunocompromised*

For anymore information, please phone one of our branches 😄

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears-01994 230220

20/01/2025

Are your Scanning Percentages lower than usual?📉

If you are disappointed with your scanning percentages, please contact one of our practices. One of our vets will be happy to discuss and provide tailored solutions for your system🐑

☎Carmarthen: 01267 220404
☎St Clears: 01994 230220

20/01/2025

The 3rd Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. If you are ever struggling please don't hesitate to seek support from the charities listed or feel free to call into one of our branches for a chat💙

RABI- https://rabi.org.uk/

DPJ Foundation- https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk/

Samaritans- https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears- 01994 230220

19/01/2025

🚨🐄 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Alert in Germany 🐑⚠️

An outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been reported in Germany. This highly contagious virus affects cloven-hoofed animals such as, cattle, sheep, and pigs. 🚜🐖

💡 Important Information:
🔹 FMD spreads through contact, air, or contaminated items.
🔹 Symptoms include fever, blisters, and lameness.
🔹 No risk to humans, but it’s devastating for livestock and farmers.

🙏 Farmers, stay vigilant! Practice strict biosecurity measures and monitor animals for symptoms 👀

📢 Spread awareness, not the virus! 🌍💪

Any questions, please feel free to contact one of our branches for further support💙

☎Carmarthen: 01267 220404
☎St Clears: 01994 230220

The National Sheep Association has called for vigilance among sheep farmers, following the news of Foot and Mouth disease in Germany

18/01/2025

🐑Upcoming Events🐄

Get ready for our upcoming events! Join us for hands-on learning, expert insights, and broaden your knowledge to expand your skills. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! 😄

16/01/2025

Heptavac P Plus Shortage🐑

We are now stocking Ovivac P Plus as we are awaiting an update for Heptavac 😀

Get your Ovivac P Plus in case further issues arise with clostridial vaccines!!💉

A little bit about Ovivac P Plus...

Ovivac P Plus is a multivalent vaccine for sheep, particularly lambs, providing protection against clostridial diseases (e.g., pulpy kidney, tetanus, blackleg) and pasteurellosis.

Dosage: Administer 2 ml subcutaneously, with a primary course of two injections 4-6 weeks apart starting from 3 weeks of age, followed by annual boosters. If you've historcially used Heptavac P Plus, please contact us💉

Precautions: Use only in healthy animals over 3 weeks old🐑

Purpose: Prevents life-threatening bacterial infections, enhancing flock health and productivity.

Order via our online ordering form below⬇

https://form.jotform.com/242683938947375

If you require any more information, please call one of our branches😄

☎Carmarthen: 01267 220404
☎St Clears: 01994 230220

16/01/2025

POSITIVE PRESS 🐄🥛

Milk🥛- Reduces Bowel Cancer & Supports your Mental Health!

The University of Oxford has proven that drinking a glass of milk a day, reduces the chance of Bowel Cancer by 17%. Stay strong and healthy! 💪

Fuel your mind and body! A glass of milk a day provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, supporting brain health and reducing stress—nourishing your mental well-being, one sip at a time 🥛🌟

New research has revealed a potential link between increased calcium intake and a reduced risk of bowel cancer. The study, funded by Cancer Research UK,

14/01/2025

We now offer a variety of Camelid Services 🦙

Please click on the link below to register your interest for Plasma collection⬇

https://form.jotform.com/250092416600345

Any questions, please feel free to phone one of our branches 😄

☎Carmarthen: 01267 220404
☎St Clears: 01994 230220

13/01/2025

Are you ready for Lambing? 🐑

Click on the link below to make sure you are well stocked for the busy weeks ahead!!🙆‍♂

https://form.jotform.com/243621881063354

Have the chance to WIN a Lambing Hamper or a FREE Faecal Egg Count by doing the following:-
⭐Like our page
⭐Tag TWO friends in the comments
⭐Share the post

There will be TWO winners! 😄

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears- 01994 230220

11/01/2025

Introduction to Beef Club & Calf health (management, disease prevention, & scours)🐄

📆 Tuesday, the 28th of January
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Red Lion, Llandyfaelog, SA17 5PR

❗️Important information❗️
🐄Max 3 people per household
🐄Food orders have to be in by the 20th of January
🐄Over 14s only

PLEASE click on the link below to register and choose what you'd like for food🍕

https://form.jotform.com/243532430410341

☎Carmarthen- 01267 220404
☎St Clears- 01994 230220

08/01/2025

**LAUNCHING A NEW SERVICE**

👨🏼‍🌾Farm Assist👩🏽‍🌾

If you ever need additional help on farm to get those jobs done you don't have time to do, we now offer a service that will be useful for you! 🐑🐄🦙🐐🐖

We currently have 6 experienced vet technicians in the services we have to offer 💪

Contact us for more information & for prices 📞

☎️Carmarthen: 01267 220404
☎️St Clears: 01994 230220