Friars Moor Livestock Health

17/06/2024

Here's what's happening in the next few weeks. For further information, and to book your place, call the practice on 01258 472314, or visit our events calendar
https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/events/

16/06/2024

We would like to wish all the fathers out there a very Happy Father's Day. How are you celebrating it?

13/06/2024

Paul Doran, one of our vets, attended the 14th Expert Forum on Farm Animal Well-being, Porto (Portugal), 2024 this week by kind invitation of Boehringer-Ingelheim. The focus of the forum was 'making calving more comfortable' and was attended by around 60 vets, researchers and industry members from 16 different countries.

13/06/2024

In this month's newsletter, Yoav talks about heat stress. We would be happy to advise on ways of reducing heat stress to cows. A bespoke plan should be considered for each farm. Read the full article in the link below.

http://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FMLH-Newsletter-June-2024.pdf

11/06/2024

There's still time to register for our calf rearing level 1 course.

Friday 14th June 2024
10.30am – 3.30pm
Hanford Farm, Hanford, DT11 8HL

The course is appropriate for anyone relatively new to rearing dairy replacements or beef calves.

Join us to:

Understand why ‘colostrum is gold’ and optimising colostrum intake in calves.
Learn about the key practical aspects of feeding milk and solid feed to calves.
Understand how to recognise early signs of illness in calves and how to treat them.
Discuss the fundamental aspects which staff can influence to improve the calf environment.

£100 inc VAT per person. 25% discount for youngstock group member farms - Refreshments and lunch included.

For more information or to book your slot, please call the farm office on
01258 472314 or go to https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/events/

11/06/2024

Here’s Yoav with the latest update on our new building at West Stour

10/06/2024

Fly control is important. We will be providing a preventative fly spray round on Friday 21st June. Call the office on 01258 472314 to register.

The Bother with Flies🪰

As the warm weather returns, so will the flies. Fly control is important as fly worry can significantly reduce growth and production, and flies can also act as a vector for other conditions such as pink eye and summer mastitis.

In cattle, flies are generally controlled by use of synthetic pyrethroid products (Deltamethrin ie Spotinor or Swish) either as a spot on, pour on or even in an ear tag.

In sheep, flies can be controlled by the use of insect growth regulators (Dicyclanil ie Clik) or synthetic pyrethroids (Deltamethrin ie Spotinor or Cypermethrin ie Crovect/Ectofly).

Environmental and stock management options should also be considered, for both
cattle and sheep, such as avoiding grazing highest risk areas where possible (wet, low lying fields particularly near woodlands) and reducing fly breeding grounds (e.g.
stagnant water, ensuring muck heaps are away from grazing stock). Dagging sheep
also reduces risk.

Long-term breed considerations may also be relevant, with shedding breeds at lower risk of strike than traditional breeds.

07/06/2024

07/06/2024

We are proud to be sponsoring the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Countryside Show this weekend. Hope to see you there!

03/06/2024

Our new course will give a complete introduction to all aspects central to the successful running of a dairy herd. The course will consist of seven modules, over seven weeks, each focusing on a new topic; farm walk, lameness and mobility scoring, calving, youngstock, common conditions, mastitis and nutrition and sustainability. Each 2½ hour session will be run on farm and include a mixture of theory and practical elements.

Cost £420 (Limited spaces available)

Every Wednesday 11:00-13:30 from 26/06/2024 until 07/08/2024 with lunch provided.

Locations TBC

03/06/2024

Farmer's Golf Day!

Date: Thursday 20th June
Location: Folke Golf Centre, Folke Lane, Alweston, Sherborne DT9 5HR
Time: 12pm for bacon rolls and coffee with 1pm tee off for shotgun start

18 holes of golf followed by a meal, drinks and prize presentation.

Cost will be £30 per head with numbers limited to 40 people on a first come, first serve basis.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Please RSVP to [email protected] or call the practice on 01258 472314.

30/05/2024

CALF REARING COURSES.

Are you new to calf rearing, or experienced and wanting to enhance your current knowledge? There is more information below for the two calving courses that we are providing which cater for either skillset. Places are limited!

Level 1 - Friday 14th June 2024
10.30am – 3.30pm - Hanford Farm, Hanford, DT11 8HN

This course is appropriate for anyone relatively new to rearing dairy replacements or beef calves.

Level 2 - Tuesday 30th July 2024
10.30am – 3.30pm

The course will start at Park Corner Farm, Mere BA12 6AH and we will then move to Longmoor Farm which is nearby for the afternoon.

This course is for those with experience of rearing calves who are looking to advance their knowledge to improve their rearing success.

£100 per person, per course. 25% discount for youngstock group member farms

Refreshments and lunch included.

For more information or to book your slot, please call the farm office on

01258 472314 or go to https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/events/

28/05/2024

Save the date for our 7th Dairy Sheep and Goat Conference, which returns as an in person conference for the first time since January 2020. Set to be hosted near Bristol, this will be a two-day event running from the 10th-12th November this year. Open to all those interested in the industry, please look out for updates in the coming weeks, with more information on speakers, venue and how to purchase tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!

24/05/2024

Join us on Thursday 20th June for Farmers Golf Day.

Location: Folke Golf Centre, Folke Lane, Alweston, Sherborne DT9 5HR
Time: 12pm for bacon rolls and coffee with 1pm tee off for shotgun start

18 holes of golf followed by a meal, drinks and prize presentation.

Cost will be £30 per head with numbers limited to 40 people on a first come, first serve basis.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Please RSVP to [email protected] or call the practice on 01258 472314.

24/05/2024

We've been busy setting up the following meetings and courses. For further information, or to book a place, please call the office on 01258 472314 or go to https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/events/

22/05/2024

We will be holding two calf rearing courses as follows:

Level 1
Friday 14th June 2024
10.30am – 3.30pm
Hanford Farm, Hanford, DT11 8HN

This course is appropriate for anyone relatively new to rearing dairy replacements or beef calves.

Level 2
Tuesday 30th July 2024
10.30am – 3.30pm

The course will start at Park Corner Farm, Mere BA12 6AH and we will then move to Longmoor Farm which is nearby for the afternoon.

This course is for those with experience of rearing calves who are looking to advance their knowledge to improve their rearing success.

£100 per person, per course. 25% discount for youngstock group member farms

Refreshments and lunch included.

For more information or to book your slot, please call the farm office on

01258 472314 or go to https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/events/

21/05/2024

Here’s the latest from the Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board

21/05/2024

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are conducting a survey on how orphan lambs in the UK are managed.

🐑 Are you a sheep farmer? Can you help us with a research study on how orphan lambs in the UK are managed?
⏲️ This anonymous survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete
📅 Deadline: Midnight 30th June 2024

➡️ Complete survey here: https://rvc.uk.com/orphan-lambs

20/05/2024

Our new course will give a complete introduction to all aspects central to the successful running of a dairy herd. The course will consist of seven modules, over seven weeks, each focusing on a new topic; farm walk, lameness and mobility scoring, calving, youngstock, common conditions, mastitis and nutrition and sustainability. Each 2½ hour session will be run on farm and include a mixture of theory and practical elements.

Cost: £420 (Limited spaces available)
Time: Every Wednesday 11:00-13:30 from 26/06/2024 until 07/08/2024 with lunch provided.

Locations: TBC

To add yourself to our interest list please call the farm office on 01258 472314 or go to https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/event/new-herdsperson-course-2/2024-06-26/

20/05/2024

What a great sunny evening last week to gather our sheep clients together for lots of discussion on worm management in our flocks. The 'crown of resistance' game will stick in our minds! Thank you to Mere Down Farm for being super hosts.

16/05/2024

The latest update on the new build at West Stour. It’s coming along nicely!

14/05/2024

We are hiring! We are looking for a Vet Tech to join the amazing team in our friendly practice. Closing date Friday 31st May 2024.

13/05/2024

There's still time to join our upcoming courses. Contact the office on 01258 472314 for further information.

11/05/2024

"How to build a robust parasite plan in your commercial sheep flock in 2024"

Date: Wednesday 15th May Location: Mere Down Farm, BA12 6AT Time: 4pm

May is the ideal time to focus on the parasite season ahead. Join us for a farm walk at Mere Down Farm, by kind permission of Richard Coward. Come and discuss how we can get the best out of a flock by reducing parasite challenge, improving animal resilience, monitoring parasite burdens, and treating effectively.

Wear clean boots. We will finish the meeting with a fish and chip supper on farm.

FREE OF CHARGE.

To sign up please call the farm office on 01258472314 or fill out the form below on our website:

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08/05/2024

CATTLE WEC - A practical guide

An introduction into worm egg counting – worm identification, kit used and a chance to have a go.

Will also include practical advise on pasture rotation, product usage and preventing wormer resistance.

£100 INC VAT (25% discount for youngstock group members) - To include the price of 2 quality control checks when you are doing it out on farm.

Tuesday 21st May 2024 10am - 1pm
Friars Moor Sturminster Branch, Manston Road, DT10 1BH

To sign up please call the farm office on 01258472314 or go to

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with everything going on at Friars Moor Livestock Health, including offers, promotions and upcoming events!

06/05/2024

"How to build a robust parasite plan in your commercial sheep flock in 2024"

Date: Wednesday 15th May Location: Mere Down Farm, BA12 6AT Time: 4pm

May is the ideal time to focus on the parasite season ahead. Join us for a farm walk at Mere Down Farm, by kind permission of Richard Coward. Come and discuss how we can get the best out of a flock by reducing parasite challenge, improving animal resilience, monitoring parasite burdens, and treating effectively.

Wear clean boots. We will finish the meeting with a fish and chip supper on farm.

FREE OF CHARGE.

To sign up please call the farm office on 01258472314 or follow the link below to our website:

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with everything going on at Friars Moor Livestock Health, including offers, promotions and upcoming events!

05/05/2024

Did you know, today is World Laughter Day?

Laughter improves cardiovascular health and increases blood flow.

Laughter reduces pain, reduces blood sugar levels, increases glucose tolerance in diabetics and non-diabetics, improves job performance, and brings people together.