Shepton Vets Farm

15/11/2024

13/11/2024

Have you reserved a spot for Tuesdays discussion group - https://sheptonvets.com/events/november-19th-2024-salmonella-what-do-you-need-to-know/

Follow the link to reserve a space.

Shepton vets Farm winter discussion - Salmonella: What Do You Need to Know?

12/11/2024

In October, we ran another successful AI course. Rosie gave us a quick catch up in the Novembers newsletter.

If you didn't catch it, you can also read it here - https://sheptonvets.com/successful-ai-course-empowering-farmers-for-breeding-success/

11/11/2024

Meet Amelia, the newest addition to the farm team.

Here is a brief introduction from Amelia herself.

"I’m originally from Oxfordshire, and studied at the University of Nottingham, but I spent a lot of time seeing practice in the southwest and felt a strong calling to the area after graduation!
For me, nothing beats a good calving or lambing, but I’m excited to get stuck into all aspects of farm practice, and am passionate about supporting our farmers in maintaining healthy herds and producing high quality, sustainable British food. Outside of work, I enjoy running and playing hockey, and I’m looking forward to exploring the beautiful Somerset countryside."

09/11/2024

are amazing. As are for their commitment to partner together.
https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/fundraisers/eurilait

A cause that means alot to the Shepton Vets team.

Eurilait, one of the UK's leading suppliers of quality speciality cheese and dairy products, are partnering with Young Somerset and are committed to supporting the charity for the next two years. Eurilait are kicking off their fundraising in style with a 250-mile cycle from Somerset to France this S...

08/11/2024

Salmonella: What Do You Need to Know?

Tuesday, 19th November
With speakers: Mick Millar and Dom Harrison from Bristol University Farm Postmortem Services and Shepton Farm Vets.

The veterinary pathology team at Bristol University will provide insight into Salmonellosis on cattle farms, highlighting the key factors that contribute to infection. We will also explore a herd example to illustrate practical management strategies for controlling Salmonella Dublin.

https://sheptonvets.com/events/november-19th-2024-salmonella-what-do-you-need-to-know/

07/11/2024

The November 2024 farm newsletter is now available. Follow the link below to read it in full.

Shepton Vets offers expert advice on various farm animal health issues

06/11/2024

The big budget with big effects across all in our industry. Feeling ever more important to raise our voices and show number, and solidarity from our farming community. To some it may feel hopeless to object but if we don't show our feelings we can not be heard.

If you haven't seen the petition follow the link below, it takes seconds!
With you, and hope to help, The Team at Shepton Vets

https://www.campaigns.nfuonline.com/page/160300/petition/1?locale=en-GB&fbclid=IwY2xjawGS_1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdwvpAAwSkvU7Sgi1aBnVoMPbPODoS7H0k3ZUwPf79e1lu6X3aeqbmRJNg_aem_9xvQCBS3JAopQNLuDrmYvQ&sfnsn=scwspwa

Please show your support calling for government to overturn this family farm tax and add your name today.

01/11/2024

Tuesday 19th November 2024
Join us at Hunt Forest Group, Green Ore, Wells, as we discuss

Salmonella: What Do You Need to Know?

Find out more and reserve your space -
https://sheptonvets.com/events/november-19th-2024-salmonella-what-do-you-need-to-know/

31/10/2024

Shepton Vets have a new branch practice in Castle Cary!

Clients have the option to collect pre ordered medicines from Honeycomb Farm, Castle Cary, BA4 6NN

Following the same process as our, Wells Vets medicine collection point, medicines ordered before 9am can be collected on the same day from Castle Cary.

A fully stocked pharmacy and training venue are coming soon to our Castle Cary site.

Speak to the team to find out more

30/10/2024

In the last academic year, How many Bristol Vet Students have we taught at the practice?

29/10/2024

In the last 12 months, How many animals have we TB tested?

28/10/2024

In the last 12 month period how many surgeries have we completed?

27/10/2024

In the last 12 months how many Mobility Scores have our ROMs accredited scorers completed?

26/10/2024

In the last 12 months how many calves have our Vet Tech team disbudded?

25/10/2024

Everyone who saw us at the Dairy Show earlier this month, hopefully took the opportunity to enter our competition! We asked participants to simply answer 'More or less'

1. In the last 12 months how many calves have our Vet Tech team disbudded?
More or Less than 3000

2. In the last 12 months how many Mobility Scores have our ROMs accredited scorers completed?
More or Less than 100

3. In the last12 months how many surgeries have we completed?
More or Less than 100

4. In the last 12 months how many animals have we TB tested?
More or Less than 75,000

5. In the last academic year, how many Bristol Vet Students have we taught at the practice?
More or Less than 50

Let us know what you think the answers are or take a guess at the exact number for additional kudos!

All answers will be posted soon for those that are interested!

22/10/2024

We have completed 18 months of milk bacteriology now at Shepton and have amassed 242 samples.
The diagram attached shows the distribution of all bacteria. Read Charlies full article to understand it fully here -
https://sheptonvets.com/shepton-vets-insights-into-mastitis-prevention-and-treatment/

21/10/2024

Please note, the date of our first discussion group has now changed

We are very much looking forward to seeing you at Hunt Forest Group, Green Ore, Wells, BA5 3ER. The evening will start at 7:30 PM.