Camlas Farm Vets LLP

24/12/2024

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🌲🌟

20/12/2024

07/12/2024

**UPDATE** Phonelines now working again so please phone our usual number: 01938553124

Due to power cuts our normal phone number isn't working please phone Iolo 07815795806 or Fflur 07930434748. We will update the post as soon as the power is back on.

19/11/2024

We stand with British farmers as many of them travel down to London to protest at the changes to agricultural inheritance tax relief, which if allowed to continue will lead to many family farms becoming financially unviable as they pass from one generation to the next. Farmers work tirelessly to feed our nation and we need to show them our support!

31/08/2024

We are all set up at Llanfair show so pop along and see us for a drink and some cake

14/06/2024

AHDB have a local meeting coming up on July 11th near Shrewsbury regarding Climate resilience through mitigating risk. For more details follow this link:

Join us at Bentley Ford Farm to discuss how mitigating on-farm risks can help build business resilience.

17/05/2024

We have made a compilation of some useful mental health/farming charities that might be handy to be aware of.

𝐃𝐏𝐉 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Share the load is their 24/7 confidential counselling referral service which operates specifically for those who work in agriculture. This was set up because of the long waiting times associated with counselling and the difficulty in accessing support. They have over 30 Samaritans trained volunteers who run the call line and text service. Calls to their service are completely confidential. 0800 587 4262. https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk/getting-help/

𝐅𝐂𝐍 (𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤): Whether the issue is personal or business-related, FCN is there for you. They run a confidential, national helpline and e-helpline which is open every day of the year from 7am to 11pm and their volunteers provide free, confidential support to anyone who seeks help. Over 6,000 people a year benefit from FCN’s support and they can help with a variety of issues (Farming, Business, Health, Family). 03000 111 999. https://fcn.org.uk/

𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃: Their mission is to help farming families like yours in times of need. As a specialist farming and rural charity, they provide disaster relief and houses for families in England and Wales who must leave the industry and therefore their home, through no fault of their own. 01926 620135. https://www.addingtonfund.org.uk/

𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 (𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) : NFU Mutual took the decision in 2014 to establish the Farm Safety Foundation, an independent charity to help young farmers challenge their behaviours and change their attitude to farm safety. The ultimate aim of the Foundation is to have zero avoidable deaths on our farms. To achieve this, the Foundation works closely with partners in the industry to engage, educate and communicate strong and relatable farm safety messages including mental health issues. https://www.yellowwellies.org/farm-safety-foundation/

𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈: At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people. They offer one-to-one, expert support, advice and guidance, tailored to every unique circumstance. Whether it’s giving expert advice on benefits potentially available to farming people or accessing mental health support, RABI offers a beacon of hope.
Their 24/7 freephone helpline 0800 188 4444 ensures they are available at any time of the day or year to give farming people the right type of support. https://rabi.org.uk/about/contact-us/

𝐓𝐈𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐈: Is a valuable helpline and support service, either by phone or, where appropriate, on-farm, for farmers in Wales.
From its small beginnings, when Eileen would hand out information leaflets to the local farming community, the charity has grown beyond expectations. Tir Dewi has actively helped hundreds of farmers and their families who were, in one way or another, struggling to cope. Today, farmers in need throughout Wales can access the services of Tir Dewi. 0800 121 47 22. https://tirdewi.wales/

𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋: (Part of FCN) FarmWell presents useful information to support you, the people around you and your farm business. They have developed the platform to be easy-to-understand and designed to assist you with any issues you may be having on the farm. https://farmwell.org.uk/

16/05/2024

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at the moment? Do you frequently react strongly to other people or situations instead of thoughtfully responding?

These common experiences indicate a lack of awareness, or mindfulness, in your day-to-day life.

Farming requires a lot of planning and thinking ahead. It involves factors that are out of your control, such as unpredictable weather conditions or changes in the market. These stressors can be difficult to cope with and can take a substantial toll on your mental health.

Mindfulness is a beneficial practice for everyone, but it can be especially useful for farmers or those who live in rural areas. Focussed Farmers investigated the effects of mindfulness on farmers’ mental health in 2022. They found that farmers who participated in their mindfulness course for eight to 20 weeks had significantly lower stress levels (20% reduction), an improved state of mind, and even increased self-discipline.

Researchers and doctors define mindfulness as the state of being fully aware and accepting of the present moment, as well as aware of your own thoughts, feelings, sensations and surrounding environment. To be mindful means you notice these thoughts, feelings and sensations without judging them—you accept what you notice without necessarily labelling them "good" or "bad".

One of the first components of mindfulness is learning to notice when you are not being present, when you are being emotionally reactive or when you are worrying about the past or future. By noticing your lack of awareness, you are, in a sense, becoming more aware in that exact moment.

Any farmer can practice mindfulness and learn how to experience it more often in their daily lives. Here are five simple ways to get started:

1- Begin with mindful eating. Sit down while you eat, and remove all distractions such as phones, televisions and profit/loss spreadsheets. Eat slowly. With each bite, pay attention to the tastes, textures and sensations you experience. Mindful eating is a great way to practice mindfulness. It can help you really enjoy your food and may even help you lose weight.

2- Become aware of your breath. A great time to do this is when you first get into your truck or tractor, before driving off. You can also bring awareness to your breath whenever you feel strong negative or positive emotions. Observe where you feel your breath the most: at your nostrils, in your chest, in your belly or somewhere else. Don't judge what is going on around or inside you. Simply notice how your breath feels for brief moments throughout the day.

3- While washing your hands, give your full attention to the sensations: the temperature of the water, the sound of the faucet, the smell of the soap and so on. Be curious about the sensations you experience during this or any other everyday task, whether that's washing equipment, tending to animals or checking inventory.

4- Work with a health care provider, such as a psychologist or other mental health counsellor, who can introduce you to more mindfulness-based exercises.

5- Explore meditation. If you're new to meditating, consider downloading an app or listening to a guided meditation on YouTube. There are many types of meditation practices available, including meditations performed while sitting, lying down or walking. It's great to try different types of meditation until you find a practice well-suited to your preferences.

Mindfulness is a simple yet effective strategy to add to your tool belt. The more you practice it, the easier it will become. There's no need to become a mindfulness master in order to enjoy the various health benefits this practice offers. Even a few "mini-moments" of mindfulness throughout the day can make a positive difference. Try to implement it into your daily routine for the best results!

14/05/2024

This week is Mental Health Awareness week!
We started yesterday by having an in house training meeting with the staff.

Team members Cerys & Paula recently undertook a 2 day course on First Aid Mental Health and they shared some of the knowledge they have gained with the rest of the team.

The Camlas team will be practicing Meaningful May (see the calendar photo attached) and we will share our results amongst ourselves at the end of the month. Feel free to try it at home as well !!!

We will have daily posts for the rest of this week regarding mental health, so feel free to comment and reach out.

28/03/2024

🍫🥚Wishing you all a happy easter 🐑🐄 Farming won't be taking a break with many busy lambing but hopefully you all get to enjoy a well earned easter egg 😊
Our easter opening times are as follows

25/03/2024

Colostrum🐑

With lambing in full swing it is important to remember one of the most basic but essential parts of newborn lamb management - colostrum.

Colostrum or “first milk “ contains antibodies from the mother to protect the newborn lamb against disease before its own immune system develops.

Newborns that don’t receive adequate or poor quality colostrum are highly susceptible to infection and are unlikely to thrive . If you are having multiple problems with conditions like joint ill or watery mouth then it would be worth looking into the colostrum quality and how much they are receiving.

A newborn lamb should receive 50ml per kg of colostrum in the first 4-6h (250ml for a 5kg lamb ) and 200ml/kg in the first 24hours (1L for a 5kg lamb).

The antibodies in colostrum are absorbed across the gut wall into the blood. This transfer happens within the first 24h, after this the absorption into the bloodstream stops- so time is of the essence !

Ideally the colostrum should come from the mother or from a ewe the same farm, but if not available there are some very effective replacement colostrums available.

If you have any questions about testing colostrum quality or would like to enquire about replacement colostrum then please get in touch with the surgery.

04/03/2024

The office is now open Saturday mornings (9am-1pm) over the busier lambing period. This will be until Saturday 15th April.

21/12/2023

Our Christmas opening hours over the festive period. We wish you all a merry Christmas and a very Happy New year

29/11/2023

Beautiful sunset this evening 🌅

04/09/2023

⭐️ Colouring competition Results⭐️

We have loved seeing all your entrees for the colouring competitions. It was a very difficult decision to make. Thank you for all your efforts.

Winner for ages 6 and under goes to Griff Aged 6 with his Bull.
Winner for ages 7 and over goes to Mali aged 9 with her Dairy Cow.

01/09/2023

**Sioe Llanfair Caereinion Show **
Tomorrow - Saturday 2nd September
If your attending the show please pop by and say hello and refuel/hydrate 😉 at our stand.
We will have a prize raffle for charity, daisy cow will be back with prizes to be won and we have a children's art competition that we launched on facebook last weekend.

Dewch i'n gweld ni at ein stondyn yn sioe Llanfair. Fydd na digon o cacen a ddiod i gael. 😉
Byddwn hefyd yn cael cystadlaethau hwyl yn mynd ymlaen gyda gwobrau!
Edrych ymlaen I weld chi!

27/08/2023

⭐⭐Competition Time⭐⭐

As we are approaching the end of the summer holidays, we thought we would help keep your little ones entertained and would love to see their artistic talent. 🎨

We would like them to draw/paint us their favourite farm animal.
We have 2 ages categories:
Age 6 and under & Age 7 and over.
Please put your name, age and contact detail on the back.
Entries will close Sunday 3rd September.

You can either hand them in at the office or email a photo of their creation to [email protected]
Alternatively as we will be attending Llanfair Show on Saturday 2nd September where they can be handed in at our stand. We will also have a colouring station area should you little ones be inspired to do a drawing at the show to enter.

The winner will be announced via our page on Monday the 4th of September. Please write your name, age, and contact number at the back of your picture.

There will be prizes for the winners. Good luck😊