Sarum Farm Vets

24/12/2024

Wishing all of our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We’ve had great fun in the run up to Christmas, catching up with clients at rabicharity’s Christmas carols at southern_counties_auctioneers_ Salisbury and our own client Christmas drinks last week.

Josh is on call over the festive period, should you need us (the office is open again on the 27th). We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

17/12/2024

Reminder: Christmas drinks & nibbles TONIGHT 🎄🥧🍷🎁

19/11/2024

On the 19th of November farmer and grower members of the will meet with their MPs in Parliament urging them to ask the Chancellor to reconsider changes to Inheritance Tax.

Head to their page to find out more and how you can show your support if you are unable to make it to London.

I will be cheering each and every farmer on from the other side of the world and spreading the word as much as possible 💪🏻

Lucy x

10/11/2024

We know the recent budget will have a massive impact on many of our clients, all of whom are working tirelessly to support British Farming and the countryside. Please sign the petition if you haven’t already!

The family farm tax must be overturned.

Add your name and show your support for stopping the family farm tax 👉https://ow.ly/2iwn50TYiC8

30/09/2024

Following the identification of a bluetongue BTV-3 case with evidence of recent infection close to the edge of the Restricted Zone (RZ) in West Sussex, the RZ has been extended. The RZ now covers East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex and part of Hampshire.

Keepers of cattle, sheep, camelids and other ruminants must remain vigilant. Bluetongue is a notifiable disease and must be reported by law.

You are not permitted to move any animal showing clinical signs and if you see any of these signs you must report it to APHA. Follow the restrictions on animal and germinal product movements that apply. Animals must only be moved where it’s absolutely necessary. More information on the restrictions and licences that apply is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses.

Check the Bluetongue interactive map:
https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=514ec88edec74575958d860f0196d2ea and GOV.UK to see what steps you must take to prevent and control the disease: https://www.gov.uk/bluetongue.

Information about BTV-3 vaccinations is also available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-serotype-3-btv-3-vaccine-permits.

24/09/2024

Bluetongue Update

With the current Bluetongue assessment in the UK changing on an almost daily basis, please make sure you are keeping up to date with the latest news bulletins from Ruminant Health & Welfare (21/09/24):

"Following the identification of cases close to the edge of the bluetongue restricted zone and in accordance with our policy of seeking to contain and slow the spread of disease, the two restricted zones have now been merged and extended. The new restricted zone now also covers all Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, all Greater London, Surrey and West Sussex.

Following reports of suspicion of clinical disease in sheep at premises in East Sussex and East Yorkshire the UK chief veterinary officer (CVO) has confirmed two new cases of BTV-3. One further case was identified through a tracing of animals from an affected farm to a premises in Cambridgeshire and an additional case was identified through surveillance in Essex.

This brings the total number of cases to 95."(https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/)

At present, vaccination is only approved on a general licence for stock residing in High Risk Counties, however more information on the three authorised vaccines can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-serotype-3-btv-3-vaccine-permits

Please contact us if you would like to discuss or register your interest in vaccinating your flock or herd, should vaccination of your stock become permitted.

Cattle & Sheep Health & Welfare Survey 2020

19/09/2024

How has it already been three months of Sarum Farm Vets??!

Thank you to everyone who came to our three-month celebration last night, we were blessed with good friends, good weather and good food! 🐄🐖🐑🐐🚜🎉

To everyone who joined us last night and to those who were unable to make it, we look forward to seeing you for Christmas drinks in December - please watch this space 🥳

11/09/2024

ONE WEEK TO GO!!!

We're hoping you'll join us to celebrate three months of Sarum Farm Vets. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 01722 562778.
Looking forward to seeing you!

The Sarum Farm Vets team

10/09/2024

We had a great day at on Saturday! Although it was a little muddy, the rain stayed away and the team enjoyed catching up with clients, both old and new 🐄🐑🐖🐐🍰🚜

29/08/2024

Meet the team Thursday !

This is Chloe Collins, one of our TB testers. Chloe is from the Chalke valley so she knows our area very well. Chloe comes from a farm background, she has grown up surrounded by animals as her dad has been a shepherd for 40 years and her mum works with horses. She definitely has a passion for the agricultural sector and has a lot of experience working with cows, having worked on a dairy farm for 5 years, doing a little bit of everything. We all know how much multifaceted a dairy worker has to be!!

In her spare time she enjoys a long walk with her dog Bailey, who you will also meet on farm, going to the beach and a good glass of wine in the nearest pub.

Hopefully you will see her at your next TB test, we recommend you have your animals ready because she is very efficient.

22/08/2024

Meet the Team Thursday!

This is Madalena, one of our vets. She is from Porto, Portugal, where she qualified in 2022. After a year of cattle fertility work experience including some time in California, Maddy moved to the UK in 2023 to have the experience of living and working abroad and to explore her options for further veterinary study. She likes the variety of working with different farm species, however, has a definite soft spot for cows and has plans to specialise in bovine medicine.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside, hiking with her dog, Pepper, getting to know the country, reading, and has recently joined an aerial hoop class!

12/08/2024

Bluetongue update!!

What is Bluetongue?
Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease, which means you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural services helpline on 03000 200 301. It is an insect-borne viral disease that affects all species of ruminants and camelids. It does not affect people but can result in animal movement restrictions.

How is it spread and how can you control it?
Infected bitting midges are the main spreading route (April - November is the high-risk season in the UK) and dirty needles can also transmit the disease. Transmission from mother to offspring can also occur. Biosecurity is the main strategy of control, since there is no vaccine available for the current strain.

How can you spot it?
In sheep, the signs are more obvious. Those include: ulcers and discharge from the mouth and nose, swelling of the lips, tongue, head and coronary band, fever and abortions.
In cows, you should look for crusty erosions around nostrils and muzzle, nasal discharge, redness of the mouth, eyes, nose, skin above the hoof and teats, lethargy, milk drop and fever.
If in-utero infection happens, the calves or lambs might be born, small, weak and deformed.

Why is Bluetongue so important at the moment?
APHA has confirmed that there is a high probability of a new introduction of Bluetongue serotype (BTV-3) into livestock in Great Britain in 2024.

If you want any further information (including importing animals from Bluetongue affected countries), visit gov.uk/bluetongue or give us a ring!

How to spot, report and prevent the spread of bluetongue, and information on current cases and movement restrictions.

09/08/2024

Wishing all our clients a very good weekend !
Josh is your vet on call if you require any assistance of farm.

08/08/2024

Meet the Team Thursday!

This is Sarah Matthews, one of our TB testers. She has worked as a vet/TB tester in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire since 1991. She enjoys the variety of being out on the farms and meeting fellow farmers.

Sarah lives in West Tytherley on a mixed farm, with a suckler herd of White Park cattle, which takes up her spare time.

Hopefully you will see her on farm at your next TB test !

02/08/2024

Last week, this dream team formed by one of our vet techs, Ash and one of our vets, Maddy, went out for a large disbudding session.
It was hard work, we are not gonna lie, but with a safe handling system and one of our friendly farmers, the job was done in a blink of an eye!

Dehorning is a very important procedure to make sure the animals do not hurt each other and the people working with them. It’s essential to do it through a pain free method, with local anaesthesia and painkillers. Hot days are not ideal for dehorning, because of the risk of fly strike, so we have to take that in consideration when booking it in our diaries.

Have a great weekend and remember that one of our vets in on call if you need assistance !

01/08/2024

Meet the Team Thursday!

This is one of our vets, Dan. He left his roots in South Wales for the RVC in 2016, where he found himself inclined to farm animal medicine and welfare. He enjoys all aspects of farm medicine, particularly surgery and working with smallholders.

No stranger to moving weights in the gym Dan excels at encouraging cows to move down the race! In his spare time you will find him chasing a 200kg bench press or on a good hike.

There are 2 things that make Dan smile like this.... a successful calving or a bacon sandwich! 😁

25/07/2024

Meet the Team Thursday!

This is Ashley Chandler, our ATT (Approved TB Tester) and Veterinary Technician. Ashley has always worked in agriculture, having worked in the veterinary sector for the last 5 years and previously on a large dairy unit in Wiltshire.

Ashley has worked with a range of animals and isn't afraid to get hands on with anything on farm!

In his spare time you will find Ashley either on a rally field driving his tractor or steam engine or fixing them at home 🚜🚜🚜

18/07/2024

We are very proud of one of our clients, Nunton Dairy Farm.
Wishing them the best of luck !