Belle Vue Vets - Farm

24/11/2025

25/11/25 - We are hoping all the phone issues have now been sorted, please let us know if you have any further troubles getting through to us. Thank you for your patience during this time

We are currently experiencing some phone troubles this morning and may not be able to take your call. If you need to get through to us, please contact us via PetsApp or email.
We’re really sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience 💙

15/11/2025

🐑 Sheep sudden death- post mortem suggestive of acute fluke*

🐑 Fluke or Fasciola hepatica is a parasite that infects the livers of cattle and sheep. The disease can be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the time of year and parasite burden. Acute fluke in sheep is usually expected in the autumn but changing weather patterns are making this less predictable.

🐌 Animals on muddy land with poor draining are at higher risk. If high risk sheep have yet to be treated, a Triclobendazole dose could be considered.

🐑 Ideally monthly monitoring would pinpoint when treatment is required.

🐌 There are various different tests and the most appropriate is dependent on the stage of the lifecycle.

🐑 The acute stage can be identified with an On Farm Rapid Antigen Test or faecal samples sent away.

🐌 Post Mortems are also of huge value- don’t miss the opportunity to know more about what is going on in your flock!

🐑 We are hosting a training session for the On Farm Rapid Antibody Test, Thursday 20th at 2pm for those who would like to learn how to use the test.

📞 If you have any concerns about your farms risk or would like to register for the session please give the practise a ring on 016973 42174.

ℹ️ Further guidance can be found on the SCOPS website.

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

🪱Norbrook demonstration of fluke antibody testing kits 🪱

Norbrook have kindly offered to do a demonstration on how to use the on farm fluke testing kits.

📅 Thursday 20th
🕰️ 2pm
📍 At the practice

➖Limited availability

Please call the practice for a space 📞

For more information about the testing kit please visit the website ⬇️

https://www.norbrook.com/products/liver-fluke-rapid-antibody-test/

04/11/2025

🐓 Avian Influenza Update 🐓

📣Please see below for an update in housing due to increasing numbers in avian influenza cases.

❗️This information has been taken from the DEFRA website.❗️

From 00:01 on Thursday 6 November 2025, mandatory housing measures will be extended to the whole of England.

🔴You will have to house your birds in England if you keep either:

➖More than 50 birds of any species – including poultry and other captive
birds

➖Any number of poultry

Poultry are birds that are kept to give away or sell:

➖eggs

➖poultry products

➖live birds

🔴You do not have to house your birds if you keep less than 50 birds and their eggs or poultry products are for your own use only.

Please use the link below for more information ⬇️

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england -situation

27/10/2025

🗳Farm Animal Administrator/Receptionist Vacancy – Full Time🗳

Belle Vue Vets are proud to support our local farming community, and we are looking for an organised and proactive Farm Animal Administrator/Receptionist to assist with the smooth running of our farm department.

You will be part of a supportive and welcoming team that values connection to the farming community.🐄🐑

You will be first point of contact for our farm clients over the phone, arranging routine and emergency visits, taking medication requests and dealing with any day-to-day queries. Computer and communication skills are essential with some farm knowledge preferred.

We promote equality and diversity within the workplace and welcome all applications. Further details will be available upon request.

To apply please send your Covering Letter and CV to: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 07/11/2025

11/10/2025

Today, on , we want to remind all our fellow farmers and rural workers: you’re not alone. 🌾💚

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your crops or livestock. Talk to a mate. Check in on your neighbours. And if you’re struggling, please reach out — there’s always help available.

👉 Support for UK farmers:
• 📞 RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) – 0800 188 4444
• 📞 FCN (Farming Community Network) – 03000 111 999
• 📞 Samaritans – 116 113
• 📞 CALM – 0800 58 58 58

And if you just wanted a craic, call us at The Farmer Network 😊

08/10/2025

Are you making the most of muck?

Find out all about the use of muck to improve soils and boost yields 🌱

See below for information and use the link to book a place

Lunch included 🍔

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/soil-workshop-make-the-most-from-muck-tickets-1775792004689?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

26/09/2025

🐾🐕 A special moment for one of our vets this week - our vet Steph got to meet none other than Julian Norton, best known as 'The Yorkshire Vet' 🐄

Julian's dedication to animal care has inspired so many in the veterinary world and it was a real treat for Steph to chat with him, swap stories and share a few laughs 🩺

Always great to connect with fellow vets who share the same passions for animals ❤️🐶

16/09/2025

💉 Please see below for information for our upcoming medicine course

Call the practice to book a place.

12/09/2025

‼️ A goat has been handed into the practice this morning ‼️

Please phone the practice if you have any information 📞

05/09/2025

Make water work for you! 💦
Thursday 25th September
12:30-3pm
Kindly hosted by the Mann family at Crooklands farm
Please book a place with the email below lunch provided!