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Maintaining foot health in the herd is important for many reasons. Poor foot health can have adverse effects on the productivity of dairy cows.
Lameness causes reduction in dry matter intake, milk yield, fertility, and longevity. (nadis.org.uk) These are all key aspects of keeping a herd profitable.
Early detection of mobility issues, when combined with effective treatment can reduce the severity of lesions found and reduce chronic changes to the foot.
Our Vet Techs are registered (RoMS) Mobility Scorers. A visit from our Vet Tech would involve assessing each cow’s ability to walk efficiently. Spotting signs of lameness early helps reduce the need for more invasive treatment and helps to maintain the overall health of your herd.
☎️Call us: 01823 662286 for more advice or to book a visit from one of our Vet Techs.
At Mount Vets we have two Veterinary Technicians/ATTs and a Foot Trimmer, who all have vast agricultural experience and can offer a wide range of services to our farmers. Fin, Alice and our foot trimmer John, work closely with our veterinary surgeons. This teamwork allows for a wholistic approach to the care provided by the team at the Mount. We hope this can only be a positive for our clients and their animals. Find out what the team get up to during the week and keep an eye out on our social channels over the next few weeks to find out more about the services our Vet Techs offer. 📞To find out more or if you would like to book a visit please call us: 01823 662286 #mountvetsfarmpractice #devonfarming #somerset #vettechlife #vettech
Here is an example of lungworm larvae from a calf dung sample. Given the recent weather changes, the wet and warm favours proliferation of lungworm.
Most common between June and October, clinical signs include coughing (from day 15), respiratory distress and yield reduction.
All anthelmintic groups are effective. Yellow drenches have a lower mortality risk, by paralysing worms rather than killing them immediately. This allows them to be coughed up and ingested before degrading in the lungs and causing inflammation. However, unlike other anthelmintics, yellow drenches have no persistent activity beyond 24 hours. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories should also be used in severe cases. Please give us a call if you have a suspected case, as not all summer coughing is lungworm!
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A successful caesarean this morning! Piers delivered a healthy bull calf; mum is recovering well and keeping check on her newborn, who is all well in their cosy straw bed. 🐮
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