Shepton Vets Farm

23/01/2025

New to lambing and want to extend your knowledge?
Come to our practical lambing course on Tuesday 4th February at Shepton Vets - BA4 5QH, covering both Theory and Practical activities with our Farm vets - Bibby & Kate

To find out more about what the session covers and to book, visit our website - https://shorturl.at/RDJfM

21/01/2025

"...a thoroughly worthwhile course for anyone that may have to deal with hoofcare on farm!” – Charlie Neale

Follow the link to find out more - https://sheptonvets.com/events/29th-january-foot-trimming-course/

21/01/2025

Why choose our Practical Lambing Evening?

This evening will be a combination of theory and practical sessions aiming to give the new shepherd confidence to well manage their sheep before, during and after lambing.
We use our lambing simulator to practice manipulating lambs presenting in common malpresentations.
We also go through care of newborn lambs to maximise their chances of survival.

Reserve your place here -
https://sheptonvets.com/events/4th-february-practical-lambing-evening/

20/01/2025

December to March is traditionally when we see most pneumonia cases, so Paddy has taken a closer look into Pneumonia Season in a recent article - https://sheptonvets.com/pneumonia-season-strategies-for-prevention-and-control/

20/01/2025

A great day out on Friday at Yeo Valley HQ at Savills “How can SFI support your livestock business?" event.
Bibby and Anna discussed the benefits herbal leys can bring to livestock and shared the things to look out for when grazing cover crops and herbs leys.
Bloat, oxalate poisoning, clover infertility and iodine deficiencies are all possible, but these can be avoided when grazing is managed appropriately.
Look out for a full write up of the event in our February newsletter. 👀

17/01/2025

Have you given our January Newsletter a read yet?
Some interesting topics and all the info you need on upcoming events.
Find it on our website - https://sheptonvets.com/january-2025-farm-newsletter/

16/01/2025

Everyone may be familiar with the 3 Q’s of colostrum management (Quality, Quantity, Quickly), but Anna likes to make it the 4 Q’s by including sQueaky clean.

Read the full article on calf cleanliness here - https://sheptonvets.com/my-4qs-of-colostrum-success/

16/01/2025

Great day at the AHDB Confident Strides meeting yesterday.
Supporting farms to enhance cow mobility with mobility member Rosie Lyle.

14/01/2025

Join our Foot Trimming course on the 29th of January. Learn how to confidently Trim, to Identify Lameness, be able to successfully block a foot and understand when to call a vet.

Reserve a space on our Foot Trimming course here - https://sheptonvets.com/events/29th-january-foot-trimming-course/

14/01/2025

We recently had a batch of goat kids come into the practice for disbudding. Unlike in calves, disbudding goat kids can only be done by qualified veterinary surgeons.
We do this under general anaesthesia because kids have very thin skulls and are at risk of toxic local anaesthetic overdose.
The horn buds grow extremely quickly therefore we recommend disbudding them between 2 and 7 days to have the best chance of removing all the horn producing tissue effectively.

14/01/2025

REMINDER to RSVP to [email protected]
Please kindly advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

Come and join us to see how can SFI support your livestock business?

The learning objectives that will be covered -

Understand the financial implications of entering an SFI scheme (both income received and cost of establishment).

Understand how SFI options such as herbal leys can benefit your grazing livestock and how to manage issues such as bloat.

Get information on how the Animal Health and Welfare review (free) can improve livestock health.

Understand how to select the right mixes for SFI options for your soil types.

Understand how under sowing maize could improve yields and protect soils over winter.

09/01/2025

Taking steps to enhance cow mobility with Rosie.

Covering -

The key factors affecting cow mobility while housed.
Managing cows on concrete.
Practical ideas for reducing lameness, including foot bathing and trimming protocols.
Safe cow movement through feed, handling, and housing areas.
The benefits of the Healthy Feet programme and lessons from Wells Hill Bottom Farm.

If you want to create a future where your cows move with confidence and ease, leading to happier and healthier lives, then this meeting is for you.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
10:45am - 2:15pm
Wells Hill Bottom Farm, Wells, Somerset BA5 3EZ

Book your space here - https://ahdb.org.uk/events/somerset-taking-steps-to-enhance-cow-mobility

08/01/2025

On the 5th of February we will be hosting the next of our Winter Discussion Groups - The Essentials for Successful Calf Housing

With speaker: David Ball, Lead Environment Specialist at AHDB.
David will draw on his extensive experience to lead our discussions on calf housing and its wider impact on calf health and performance. With many farms looking to improve or build new calf housing facilities, this session is not to be missed.

Join us and guest speakers this winter at Hunt Forest Group Green Ore, Wells, BA5 3ER. The evening will start at 7:30 PM, Supper and refreshments provided.

Let us know you are coming by completing a reservation - https://sheptonvets.com/events/5th-february-winter-discussion-group-the-essentials-for-successful-calf-housing/

06/01/2025

04/01/2025

Taking steps to enhance cow mobility.

Join us on Wednesday the 15th January 2025 at 10:45am until 2:15pm. At Wells Hill Bottom Farm, Wells, Somerset BA5 3EZ

Book here - https://ahdb.org.uk/events/somerset-taking-steps-to-enhance-cow-mobility

This event, part of the Confident Strides series, will help you take steps to enhance your herd’s mobility while cows are housed and at the same time boost profits and public perception.

Lameness is expensive, requires additional time and treatment costs, and leads to lower yields and a shorter productive cow lifespan.

This event offers practical, actionable ideas you can implement on your farm to improve cow welfare, even when time and resources are tight.
You’ll hear from mobility mentor our very own, Rosie Lyle, who will share best practices to identify and apply the right solutions for your cows and learn how progress has been made at Wells Hill Bottom Farm.

AHDB Beef and Lamb

03/01/2025

Come and join us to see how can SFI support your livestock business?

The learning objectives that will be covered -

Understand the financial implications of entering an SFI scheme (both income received and cost of establishment).

Understand how SFI options such as herbal leys can benefit your grazing livestock and how to manage issues such as bloat.

Get information on how the Animal Health and Welfare review (free) can improve livestock health.

Understand how to select the right mixes for SFI options for your soil types.

Understand how under sowing maize could improve yields and protect soils over winter.