LLM Farm Vets

LLM Farm Vets We are a farm veterinary practice that covers Shropshire, Cheshire, North Wales and Staffordshire. We provide 24 hour veterinary advice, 7 days a week.

Established since 1999, we are an exclusively farm animal veterinary practice based just outside Whitchurch, Shropshire serving farms in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire & North Wales. The office opening hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

❗  Foot and Mouth Disease Update  ❗As you may be aware, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was confirmed in Germany last week ...
17/01/2025

❗ Foot and Mouth Disease Update ❗

As you may be aware, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was confirmed in Germany last week in three water buffalo. This is the first case of FMD in Germany since 1988. Currently, the exact origin on the disease is unknown. Local authorities have taken control and protection measures around the case and the UK has since introduced a ban on live pig, cattle, and sheep imports, fresh meat, and animal products susceptible to FMD from Germany.

The clinical symptoms of FMD can be similar to those of Bluetongue virus which we do currently have in the UK. We urge all farmers and livestock keeps to remain vigilant and report any suspicion of disease to your vet.

Remember we are also holding a Bluetongue meeting on the 29th January at Whitchurch Rugby Club for those wanting more information.

Join us for supper and a discussion on the latest updates on the causes and management of lameness in sheep.We’ll review...
16/01/2025

Join us for supper and a discussion on the latest updates on the causes and management of lameness in sheep.

We’ll review the common infectious causes of lameness in flocks and discuss current best practices for problem management.

It is relevant for all types of sheep enterprise, not just those with breeding flocks.

Join us for dinner and a discussion about the newly available Cryptosporidium vaccine and practical tips for maximising ...
14/01/2025

Join us for dinner and a discussion about the newly available Cryptosporidium vaccine and practical tips for maximising health and performance in calves.

🐄🐂🐑 Bluetongue virus – what you need to know! 🐄🐂🐑Join us to hear the latest Bluetongue news including what’s been happen...
12/01/2025

🐄🐂🐑 Bluetongue virus – what you need to know! 🐄🐂🐑

Join us to hear the latest Bluetongue news including what’s been happening over the last 12 months, what may be coming in the spring, and some discussion on the vaccines available in England.

This meeting is open to all farmers whether you’re beef, sheep, or dairy. (Non - clients welcome too!)

Supper will be provided.

11/01/2025

🥛 National Milk Day 🥛

National Milk Day marks the first time milk was delivered in glass bottles (1915).

Hannah explains the goodness in milk and how we all at LLM Farm Vets would like to thank the farmers and cows for helping to produce the amooozing white stuff!

Some of you may have met Holly our newest Vet Tech at Whitchurch before she set off on her HYB exchange trip to Oz. And ...
10/01/2025

Some of you may have met Holly our newest Vet Tech at Whitchurch before she set off on her HYB exchange trip to Oz. And she’s been busy so far!



HYB - Holstein Young Breeders

To celebrate a year of LLM working with the dairy farmers of Guernsey, vet Katie hosted an evening at the local driving ...
09/01/2025

To celebrate a year of LLM working with the dairy farmers of Guernsey, vet Katie hosted an evening at the local driving range/bar! Christmas drinks came slightly late this year…

Each month one of our vets flies to the island for a week, visiting the herds to help with fertility and all aspects of herd health. The last 12 months have been a steep learning curve, with plenty of late nights, delayed flights, and crashed cars… But our thanks go out to everyone who helped get our Guernsey enterprise off the ground! Not least the farmers for their patience and hospitality 🇬🇬

AHDB Event Cheshire: Beef from the dairy herdThey will be discussing what the beef and milk markets are doing from a liv...
06/01/2025

AHDB Event

Cheshire: Beef from the dairy herd

They will be discussing what the beef and milk markets are doing from a livestock perspective and how calves can become a more important part of the dairy business.

Wednesday, 29 January 2025
10:00am - 3:15pm
Reaseheath College Farm, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6DF

Book your place with the below link -
https://ahdb.org.uk/events/cheshire-beef-from-the-dairy-herd

AHDB Beef and Lamb

Find out how the beef and dairy markets are performing and how calves can become a more important part of the dairy business.

Will Gratwick gave us an update in the January newsletter on the udder cleft dermatitis research results. Take a look he...
05/01/2025

Will Gratwick gave us an update in the January newsletter on the udder cleft dermatitis research results. Take a look here-

Nat and I recently presented the results of our study into Udder Cleft Dermatitis (UCD) in the UK at the British Cattle Veterinary Association congress in Newport, South Wales. UCD is an infection which occurs in the skin next to the udder and is frequently seen on dairy farms. In severe cases the b...

In our January newsletter, Andrew talks about trace elements in sheep–liver sampling. Take a look here-
04/01/2025

In our January newsletter, Andrew talks about trace elements in sheep–liver sampling. Take a look here-

Monitoring trace element levels in sheep is critical to their health and productivity. They are essential for numerous physiological functions, including immune response, reproduction, and maintenance of body condition. However, deficiency and toxicity can pose significant health risks especially wh...

Vet Tech's winter tips for pre-weaned calves....💡🐮 Heat Lamps🐮💡Heat lamps are a great way to provide additional and dire...
03/01/2025

Vet Tech's winter tips for pre-weaned calves....

💡🐮 Heat Lamps🐮💡

Heat lamps are a great way to provide additional and direct heat to calves that might need a little help – whether they're a bit smaller, unwell, or just drying off after birth.

Safety Advice:
✔️ Ensure calves have space to stand without getting too close to the lamp.
✔️ Keep bedding and other materials away from heat lamps to reduce fire risks 🔥

Are you ready for lambing 2025, would you like to gain those extra skills?  🐑Take a look at our course below and give us...
02/01/2025

Are you ready for lambing 2025, would you like to gain those extra skills? 🐑

Take a look at our course below and give us a call for more information - 01948 663000

31/12/2024

As the year wraps up, we just want to say thank you for all your support. Our clients play a huge part in making our jobs so enjoyable—even when the weather's wild... or the animals!

We hope everyone is doing well, but our doors are open for a chat and a brew, even if you don't need medicines or vet support, we're here to talk when things get tough.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 🎉 🥂 🎇

Rob talks to us about auxillary TB testing methods in this month's newsletter, take a look here -https://llmfarmvets.co....
30/12/2024

Rob talks to us about auxillary TB testing methods in this month's newsletter, take a look here -https://llmfarmvets.co.uk/auxillary-tb-testing-methods/

The TB skin test (the single intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin test or SICCT) is officially quoted as having ‘specificity’ of 99.98%. This means that false positive results only occur once in 5000 tests. Conversely the ‘sensitivity’ of the test is much lower, in the range of 50-80%...

Carla talks to us about Haemonchus in sheep: a growing threat in this month's newsletter. Take a look here - https://llm...
28/12/2024

Carla talks to us about Haemonchus in sheep: a growing threat in this month's newsletter. Take a look here - https://llmfarmvets.co.uk/haemonchus-in-sheep-a-growing-threat/

Haemonchus, also known as the Barber’s Pole Worm, has become more widespread in the UK in recent years, possibly due to climate change and increased sheep movement. Once limited to the southeast, it can now be found across the UK, and evidence suggests the worm is adapting to survive in a wider ra...

Vet Tech's top winter tips for pre-weaned calves...Keep Your Calves Warm with Jackets! 🐄Help young calves regulate their...
27/12/2024

Vet Tech's top winter tips for pre-weaned calves...

Keep Your Calves Warm with Jackets! 🐄

Help young calves regulate their body temperature this winter by adding a jacket. A simple but effective way to:
✔️ Improve Weight Gain
✔️ Give Them More Energy to Fight Off Infection

Top tips:
🔑 Always wash, disinfect, and dry jackets between calves.
🔑 Replace wet or soiled jackets promptly.
🔑 Make sure each calf is completely dry before dressing them.

Keeping your calves warm is key to their health and growth! 💪🐮

🎄🎅 From everyone at LLM, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄🎅Thank you for your support throughout...
25/12/2024

🎄🎅 From everyone at LLM, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄🎅

Thank you for your support throughout 2024, we look forward to continuing to work alongside our British farmers.

Share with us your Christmas day on the farm photos...

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