Kenwyn Veterinary Centre Ltd - Farm Page

23/08/2023

29/06/2023

Another c section this week! 💓

This big lady couldn’t deliver her calf naturally so a quick decision by the farmers to call our vet Charlotte out and a healthy live bull calf was born via the side door!

Both calf and cow will have a check up next week to make sure they are healthy and recovering.

Best part of the job 🌟

15/05/2023

Animal Health and Welfare Pathway 🐑🐄🐂🐖

Don't forget to sign up and apply for government funding for all sheep, beef, dairy and pig farmers! Funding can help towards vet visit, disease testing and time spent discussing how to improve heatlh and productivity.

We are aiming to get as many clients signed up as possible. If you need assistance then pop to the practice and we can advise and guide you through the process 👏

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29/04/2023

Happy World Veterinary Day to our wonderful vets- Peter, Guy, Tracy, Arthur, Isla and Charlotte 🐂🐄🐖🐏🐎

14/04/2023

One of the many c sections this week! A beautiful healthy bull calf delivered by Charlotte and our current vet student, David 💙

This heifer had a rather small pelvis and the calf was too big to be delivered vaginally 🐂

Feto-pelvic disproportion is very common and can be classified into maternal causes such as inadequate size of birth canal or fetal causes such as over size, or presentation 🩺

17/03/2023

Lovely twins delivered by Isla 🐑🐑

Still plenty of lambs to be born and we are here to help 24/7 🙌🏼

15/03/2023

The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway is now live! 🐄🐂🐑🐖

The annual health and welfare review is for a farmer to ask a vet or team chosen by a vet to help them:

- reduce endemic diseases and conditions
- increase animal productivity
- improve animal welfare

Here are some links to GOV information about the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, how to register your interest and a step by step video to simplify the application process 👌

Not only is there funding available but you will also have access to future grant applications for infrastructure, technology and equipment!

GOV information that will be useful: https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/02/07/the-annual-health-and-welfare-review-rolling-out-yearly-vet-visits/

A step by step guide how to apply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoaTzmZ0YBI&t=2s

How to register your interest: https://apply-for-an-annual-health-and-welfare-review.defra.gov.uk/apply/register-your-interest

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01/03/2023

🐄🐂 Turnout is approaching! 🐄🐂

Don't forget to order lungworm vaccines with us. Cattle need two doses four weeks apart for maximum immunity then turnout is advised two weeks after this!

This means vaccinations should start 6 weeks prior to turnout!

Call us on 01872 225599 to get your order in.

01/03/2023

Triplets 🐑🐑🐑

This Suffolk ewe needed a helping hand this morning! The first lamb came out and the second lamb decided to have its head in the wrong position and get stuck!

Head back presentations are common so lots of gentle repositioning is needed 🌟 once the head was up in the correct position the lamb was pulled out, followed by a third which came out backwards!

The ewe was checked for colostrum and some pain relief given to help her feel better. As each lamb came out the farmer cleared the airways and gave each lamb a good rub to help the lamb breathe.

What a morning! All three lambs were nearly up by the time our vet Charlotte was leaving 🐑

Best time of the year is it not? ❤️

28/02/2023

🌟 Twins 🌟

These lovely lambs were delivered by Arthur performing a c section at the practice Monday afternoon. The ewe had a twisted uterus and a ringwomb so natural delivery was not possible. 🐑

Within minutes of being born they were nearly escaping hence being placed into a tub containing their mums wool while we finished the surgery ❤️

A few days of medication and the ewe will heal up fine 🌟

28/02/2023

🚨 Good News! The Sweet itch Insol Vaccine has been delivered early 🚨

Just a friendly reminder that are responsible for booking your horse in for both vaccines, you will not automatically be booked in.

Call us on 01872 225599 💉

22/02/2023

☀️ Favourite time of the year ☀️

21/02/2023

Thankyou to anyone who has voted for us in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2023 🐄🐂🐎🐑🐖

10/02/2023

Unfortunately we will be closed Saturday 11th February. We apologise for any inconvenience, the emergency service will be available on 01872 225599.

KVC 🐑 🐎 🐄

04/02/2023

Lambing talk 14.2.2023!

We have Cathy from Virbac also joining us providing nibbles!

Come along and say hello, she will be happy to discuss any Virbac sheep products 🐑

Call us to book a place 01872 225599.

30/01/2023

Call reception to book your place for this lambing discussion and practical 🐑

We also have Cathy from Virbac supplying snacks and can discuss any sheep related products !

Covering topics such as: Signs of lambing, Practical how to deal with lambing complications, Post lambing issues, Common diseases, Care of the newborn lamb.

Tuesday 14th February 2023 @ Kenwyn Vets @ 14:30

Free for flock club members- remember to call us and sign up!
You can sign up on the day too.
£5 for non members

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22/12/2022

Nearly the big day! 🎄

Please be aware of our opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Our emergency service is running as usual.

Should you need us please call 01872 225599.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Kenwyn Vet. We hope you have a happy and healthy 2023 🌟

09/12/2022

Fantastic Fat Stock this week at Truro Market! Well done to all those who took part. Was great to see so many clients!

🎉🎉

04/11/2022

** NEW HOUSING MEASURES FOR POULTRY **

Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds are to be introduced to all areas of England from 00:01 on Monday 7 November, following a decision by the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer.

The housing measures legally require all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow stringent biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the disease, regardless of type or size.

Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-housing-order-to-be-introduced-across-england for more information.

KVC

02/11/2022

Flock Club!

Anyone can join today 🐑 and keep an eye out for updates 🐏

You can now find more information about the flock club and other services on our website. From as little as 65p per day you can get membership perks such as costs covering worm egg counts, health plans, tailored parasite control, newsletter and vet led meetings.

Call us to join on 01872 225599 or visit our website https://www.kenwynvets.com/flock-club

19/10/2022

🐑 Kenwyn Flock Health Club 🐑

Some of you may know we have been busy starting up our flock health club! There’s so many benefits of being part of a club. We are open to all sheep farmers no matter how big the flock is.

💫 Dedicated group of vets with genuine interest in your flock ready to tackle any issues that are present
💫 Meet likeminded farmers and sheep owners
💫 Improve communication between vets and farmers
💫 Receive up to date information
💫 Reduce losses
💫 Improve performance
💫 Cost effective
💫 Improve the health and welfare of the flock
💫 Quarterly Newsletters
💫 Vet lead meetings with medicine reps
💫 Tailored parasite programmes
💫 X 2 Free Worm Egg Counts
💫 One Free F***l Egg Count Reduction Test
💫 Tailored health plans to meet Red Tractor and FABBL requirements

👀 We now offer Ram MOT and Ram Fertility testing! This is performed at the practice and has many benefits. We will be sending more information out soon so look out! 🐏

Keep your eyes peeled for more information and give us a call on 01872 225599 and ask for Charlotte for more information

19/10/2022

Go Tracy! 👏🏻

Autumn calving has definitely begun with more and more calls coming in to help safely deliver calves. We often use the word dystocia when called to calvings, this means difficult labour or birth!

Tracy was called out to assist a cow calving and look what she found! Twins 🐂🐂 Well done 👏🏻 Just look how cute they are (including Tracy).

Twins often get their legs mixed up so it is important to know you have two front legs or two back legs from the same calf when starting to pull!

13/09/2022

🕊 Her Majesty’s Funeral - 19.09.2022 🕊

After the recent announcement that her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday 19th September is to be a one-off Bank Holiday, Kenwyn Vets have made the decision to close for the day as a mark of respect.

We thank her for her lifelong service to our country.

As always, for any emergencies please call the practice on 01872 225599.

Thank you for your understanding.
Kenwyn Vets 🤍

17/08/2022

🐏 Ram Fertility Workshop 🐏

Come and join Kenwyn Vets and Kernow Farm Vets for an on farm meeting discussing all things to do with ram fertility!

A team of vets will be discussing how to get the most out of your rams, how to achieve peak performance and ultimately profitability.

It is important to know if your ram will and can work for the upcoming lambing season. They must be in full health in advance of the breeding season to ensure lambing will be successful. Pre breeding examinations can also be used at times of pre-sale and pre-purchase.

Did you know up to 30% of rams may be sub-fertile?

There will be a live demonstration and ewe synchronisation top tips!

When? 31st August 2022
Where? Callybarrett farm, Bodmin, PL31 2AZ
How much? £10

Food and refreshments also provided ☕️

Please call the office on 01872 225599 to book your place!

We hope to see plenty of you there 🐏🐑

10/08/2022

So the heat is playing havoc with us all at the moment but we need to consider how to help keep our livestock cool. With temperatures set to hit 30 degrees by the end of the week we will inevitably see cases of heat stroke!

- Animals should have unlimited amounts of clean drinking water at all times!

- Shade: Please ensure animals have access to shade, if this is not possible then consider housing animals during the hottest part of the day, providing this is cooler then being at pasture.

- Milk cows a little later in the afternoon when it's slightly cooler, have smaller groups of animals waiting in the collecting yard.

- Fly repellents such as Spotinor is very effective for cattle and sheep.

- High temperatures will reduce Dry Matter Intake (DMI). This can have a knock on effect to milk yield, affect fertility and increase risk of mastitis. Feed at cooler times of the day, increase nutrient concentration of feed.

- Assess airflow of sheds, group animals into smaller number if possible.

- A few farms have added homemade sprinkler systems to 'mist' cows whilst waiting to be milked or try adding fans to high cow flow areas.

- Don't add unnecessary stress- moving animals, transporting and sorting animals can wait for a cooler day. If you need to then please do these tasks at cooler times of the day.

- For sheep owners, most of you have managed to get the flocks shorn, keep an eye out for conditions such as fly strike and heat stress for any animals still with their fleece.

Signs of heat stress: Elevated breathing rate, drooling/ foaming of mouth, depression, standing with heads down, abdominal breathing, mouth open with tongue protruding, body temperature can reach 40 degrees celcius or more!

If you spot any signs of heat stress then please call us on 01872 225599.

05/08/2022

That’s a wrap for 🐄🐂🐑

Farm24 is a huge online event to show the general public passion and commitment it takes to produce the food we eat 🌾🥩🌽🍗

People all over the country involved in every aspect of agriculture have been posting photos to help promote the huge variety of roles and responsibilities British Farming has 🎉

Here’s a few photos of what we get up to working within the farming industry all year round 💫

We think we have the best job in the world 🌍

29/07/2022

This chap needed a little help with his entrance this afternoon and ended up coming out the side door!
He had huge shoulders so was unable to be delivered naturally but luckily vet Charlotte and farmer Matt were on hand to get him out 💕

29/07/2022

Due to essential works - reception will be closed this morning.
As always, for any emergencies please call 01872 225599 to be put through to our emergency answering service.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We will update our social media upon re-opening.