Friars Moor Livestock Health

29/10/2025

Heifer Efficiency Meeting - Service to Calving

WEDNESDAY 26TH NOV / 11.30-2PM

Meeting location: FLMH HQ West Stour

Join us for the last part of our Heifer Efficiency programme this year as we look at first service to calving. We will discuss optimising heifer fertility, foetal programming, feeding for good colostrum quality and preparation for calving.

Included in Youngstock Group membership. £25/head for non-members. Fish & Chips provided.

Call or email to book:
T: 01258 472314
E: [email protected]

28/10/2025

We've been busy counting, and really pleased to say that our recent Charity Quiz Night held at our Closworth branch raised an amazing total of £700! 🥳

A massive thank you to everyone who came along, took part, and donated. Your generosity will make a real difference!

The funds raised will be split equally between two incredible charities, with £350 going to each:

Macmillan Cancer Support and The Farming Community Network (FCN)

Keep an eye out for details on our next event!

20/10/2025

Thank you to everyone for making our Closworth Charity Quiz Night a success!

It was brilliant to see so many people having fun, and creating a lovely atmosphere. We hope you all enjoyed the challenge, the laughs, and the great company!

We are still counting the final total, but we can already tell it was a wonderful success for a great cause. We will share the final amount raised very soon. In the meantime, we want to give a massive THANK YOU to the local businesses who so generously supported our event:

To the Raffle Prize donors: Virginia Hayward Hampers / NFU Sherborne / Rose & Crown Longburton / The Acorn Inn at Evershot / Hamish Farm Shop & Cafe, and to FCN for providing the table goodies.

A special thank you to Hamish Farm Shop & Cafe for providing the fantastic venue and delicious food, and to Dikes of Stalbridge for supplying the drinks.

Your support made the night truly special! Watch this space for the final total, and to hear about other events in the future!

18/10/2025

17/10/2025

We've installed brand new exterior signage at our Closworth branch! If you've ever had trouble spotting us, you'll be happy to know it's now even easier to find us and navigate to our facility. We are just behind Hamish's Cafe, so stop by for a coffee, and say hi to the team!

Just a reminder of what the Closworth branch offers:

* Comprehensive farm animal veterinary services 365 days a year.

* A full pharmacy facility staffed and ready for your needs.

* Seamless service alongside our other branches.

* Access to our 24-hour emergency call-out service.

14/10/2025

Alpacas - Vaccination, Supplements, Illness and Ailments

FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER / 2-4.30PM /£75

Join us for an informative session on alpaca care: covering vaccination, supplements and learn to identify common illnesses and how to negotiate treating them.

Call or email to book:
T: 01258 472314
E: [email protected]

12/10/2025

Dairy and beef clients: An opportunity to review your 2025 parasite control at grass.

TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER / 11.30-1.30PM

Join us for lunch to see how tweaking grazing management, nutrition, immunity, and wormer choice can have a positive impact on growing cattle.

Free to attend.

Call or email to book:
T: 01258 472314
E: [email protected]

08/10/2025

Making The Best Beef Bull Breeding Decisions.

TUES 14th OCT / 10.30-13.00/ FREE OF CHARGE

Join us to discuss:

Maximising returns on dairy-beef breeding using heritability data and genomics to make bull choices.
We will run the meeting in collaboration with ABP to hear about the GameChanger scheme creating an integrated dairy-beef supply chain.

Call or email to book:
T: 01258 472314
E: [email protected]

06/10/2025

Practical DIY AI Course

This is a three day training course which consists of one day theory and two days practical.

Call or email to book:
T: 01258 472314
E: [email protected]

01/10/2025

Today, Wednesday, 1st October, our team is at The Dairy Show at The Bath & West Showground, and we're also proud to be sponsoring the champion Jersey class this year!

You'll find us at Stand 199, where we'll be serving drinks and cream teas. So, whether you have a specific question or just want to chat, we're here to help.

30/09/2025

Charity Quiz Night.

If you like quizing, love food, and want to help us raise funds for FCN who are partnering with Macmillan Cancer Support for , then why don't you join us for our charity quiz night?

Booking essential as tickets are limited.

25/09/2025

Next week, Wednesday, 1st October, we're heading to The Dairy Show at The Bath & West Showground.

You can find us at Stand 199, where we'll be serving drinks and cream teas. So, whether you have a specific question or just want to chat about dairy health, we're here to help. Plus, we're proud to be sponsoring the champion Jersey class this year!

We're passionate about helping your herd thrive, and this is a great opportunity to connect in person.