Westpoint Farm Vets

06/01/2025

Applications for our 2025 New Graduate Scheme are now OPEN.

If you want a supportive, tailored and welcoming new graduate experience in a dynamic and inclusive 100% farm practice, come and talk to us.

https://www.westpointfarmvets.co.uk/graduate-programme

We are 100% farm animal vets with practices nationwide. We aim to provide the highest level of farm veterinary service to keepers of food-producing animals.

03/01/2025

Our work would mean nothing if it wasn't completed with enthusiasm, compassion and great care for the animals we tend to and the clients we serve. Thank you for being with us - we appreciate each and every one of you.

02/01/2025

We are at the forefront of public health protection and infectious disease control on a national level.

31/12/2024

We stand with the farming community, and find ways to support agricultural charities and industry initiatives.

30/12/2024

We dedicate a huge amount of time to training and teaching, from farm teams, to students and other vets.

27/12/2024

Just because it's routine, doesn't mean there is a dull moment on farm...

26/12/2024

Our Vet Tech team are literal pioneers - they provide husbandry services to make your lives easier, optimising health, welfare and the economics of farming.

25/12/2024

From all of the Westpoint Team, we wish you the Merriest Christmas, and a calm and peaceful festive season.

25/12/2024

🎄Westpoint York would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, from our team, to yours 🎄
🚜We know farming doesn’t stop for Santa 🎅 and we’re proud to be a part of British agriculture, so we hope you take time today to enjoy the little things in life and all that you guys do! 🚜

24/12/2024

Proactive health planning is designed to optimise health and welfare, improve your vet spend and ensure you get the most value out of our time spent on farm.

23/12/2024

Emergency care - here when you need us the most.

20/12/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, let's look back at a year in the life of the Westpoint Farm Vets team...

16/12/2024

A protection zone is now in place scross East Riding, Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Biosecurity measures should be in place to prevent contact between wild birds and captive stock, reducing the risk of disease spread.

If you have concerns over bird sickness or any unexplained deaths that you wish to report, please call 03000 200 301 in England. You can talk to us at any time about health concerns in your flocks.

Reminder: An Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is now in force across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

This means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size, in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance zone restrictions that apply. See the press release on GOV.UK for details: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-prevention-zone-declared-in-four-counties.

A map of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and wider disease control zones is also available on GOV.UK: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d

14/12/2024

🎅Our festive spirit continued into the annual Christmas Quiz held last Thursday evening, it was wonderful to see so many clients out and about and thank you to those who donated prizes to the Charity Raffle!

Special thanks to Angela from Beetle Bank Farm & Wildlife Sanctuary for all of her donations and York Funtime for the shooting voucher🎁

12/12/2024

🎄We’ve had a busy Christmas calendar with a spot at York Auction Centre’s first (and very successful) Christmas Sale!

It was our pleasure to be involved in the whole day, huge congratulations to the champions and it was fantastic to see such quality stock on show🤩

Two of our vets, Ricardo and Gemma, were lucky enough to get in the ring to present one of the prizes! 🏆

11/12/2024

Big day in York today as well over 100 farmers from Yorkshire head out to protest the among many other budget decisions that will place the farming community and businesses under impossible pressure.
Fantastic to see such a huge turnout and thanks York Auction Centre hosting this event!

01/12/2024

Fantastic time had by all! 🎄 Thank you for having us ❤️
We look forward to next year and congratulations to the Champions 🏆

28/11/2024

🥶Now the cold and wet weather is here to stay and lambing not far off, it’s time to make sure you’re kitted out for the season!🥶

Farm Supplies offers:

- Workwear (waterproof tops & trousers, wellies and more)
- Marking equipment (cans and crayons)
- Consumables (like gloves and l**e)
- Hardware (dehorners, clippers, etc)

Current Christmas offers include:

Snood + hat + socks £10.78 (+VAT)
Cordless clippers £284.23 (+VAT)
Swamp master bib & brace £23.87 (+VAT)

☎️Call the office to find out more about our stock and place your order today!☎️

27/11/2024

🎄 We have now reached capacity due to an overwhelming number of RSVPs! 🎄

We look forward to seeing you all there next year 🥳

You’re Invited !

🎄The annual Christmas Quiz has been booked for 5th December starting at 6:30pm and all clients are welcome🎄

Please call the office to reserve your space by 27th November so we know numbers for catering, and inform us of any dietary requirements.

26/11/2024

Ami Sawran, Clinical Director of Westpoint Farm Vets, shares guidance for farm vets on responsible antimicrobial use in camelids.

25/11/2024

Has your farm been affected by Bluetongue Virus?

APHA are running a survey to determine the impacts of Bluetongue virus on confirmed BTV positive premises and are recruiting farmers to participate.

We are collating the clinical signs BTV-infected animals have exhibited in England and how severe these clinical signs have been beyond the initial inspection visits. The potential long-term effects for example on fertility are of particular interest. In addition, we are collecting information on the impacts that the recent outbreak of Bluetongue virus and associated control strategies may have had on your clients’ farms and on running their businesses. This is an opportunity to help inform and contribute to Defra's Bluetongue strategy.

The survey takes up to 40 minutes over the phone. The time needed will depend on the number of animals they keep and the severity of the disease and impacts experienced. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

If any of our clients wish to help with this survey, please let us know and we will make sure to put you in touch.

19/11/2024

Some of our farm team have made it down to London to stand in solidarity with UK Farmers. Farming remains a vital industry in the UK, and we will continue to do our utmost to support our clients and to help farms thrive.

This week, Ashford's Jack Balkham has written to his MP imploring the government to reconsider recent decisions that pose a threat to the wellbeing of our farmers and the longevity of the farming sector.

18/11/2024

***look away now if you don't like eye stuff***

This lovely chap had a rather unfortunate eye injury that resulted in a prolapse of his lens. This results in blurry vision, and can also prevent the eye from draining properly, meaning a painful buildup of fluid. Unfortunately this chap did have that painful resultant glaucoma, and we decided to remove the eye to alleviate the pain.

Most animals cope very well with this operation, so he was swiftly seen to at Chelmsford's Coalyard Clinic, where as far as he is concerned, he had a quick nap, and woke up without a sore head. He is back with his herd, and adapting very well. When his hair grows back over his face, you won't be able to see that he's had surgery at all. In the final photo, you can see that the eye has become misshapen, so he will be so much more comfortable now.

15/11/2024

Don't forget that if you're already on the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway that you're likely eligible for follow up funding. Give us a call to explore what the funding can do for your farm.

12/11/2024

You’re Invited !

🎄The annual Christmas Quiz has been booked for 5th December starting at 6:30pm and all clients are welcome🎄

Please call the office to reserve your space by 27th November so we know numbers for catering, and inform us of any dietary requirements.

26/09/2024

A Bluetonge Virus Meeting has been arranged by AHDB for this evening at 6.30 at the Village Hotel, Henry Boot Way, Priory Way, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, HU4 7DY.

You will be able to hear from a panel of experts who will provide an update on bluetongue virus and the current BTV-3 strain that has been confirmed in East Yorkshire.

For further information, please head to the link below.

Join us for an update on the bluetongue virus (BTV) situation in the UK.

19/09/2024

*Bluetongue Update - East Riding*
Some of you may already be aware that the Restriction Zone has been extended to include the whole of the East Riding of Yorkshire area. Ruminants cannot be moved out of this area without license.

Further information regarding movement restrictions, licenses required for movement (including to slaughter) and licenses over vaccination are available on the government website.

If you are concerned any of your ruminant stock have bluetongue, clinical signs attached, please contact the government on
03000 200 301

This website will help you determine what licenses are required for movement of animals in the zone

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses

If you are unsure, call the government for support on how to determine your need for a license and apply for them.

07/08/2024

Just over 12 hours to go before the start of Farm24 this year🙌🏻

We’d love to see as many photos and videos from our clients as possible to celebrate the farming sector and all the hard work farmers do💪

Please comment below or tag us in your photos !

Farmers Guardian

07/08/2024

‼️🚛Medication/vaccine orders🚛‼️

🚛Our delivery time from our supplier has recently changed due to an overhaul of their delivery routes, our slot is now in the afternoon as we are at the end of the delivery schedule.

⏰We kindly ask our clients to understand that medicine and vaccine orders may sometimes take up to 48 hours to be processed due to our reception team working to field emergency calls and serve clients at the practice.

💉We’ll do our best to process your orders as soon as possible however, please bear in mind the lead time on delivery of products to the practice

25/07/2024

This year Westpoint York has started working with UCLan Veterinary Medicine as an Intra Mural Rotations clinical partner, as of February this year we have started taking on vet students from their 1st year at university. The same students will return to us each year, and we can’t wait to see their skills and knowledge develop over their degree journey.

One of our vets, Gemma, recently went for a tour of the vet school clinical facilities and to do some training. She was really impressed by the quality of the equipment and the thought that had gone into creating the best learning environment possible, it was also a big throwback to her years at university!

23/07/2024

Thank you to all those who completed our Rare Breeds Survival Trust Quiz at Driffield, the winning score was an impressive 9 out of 10 by Sadie C! 🥳

All the breeds were taken from this years Rare Breed Watchlist, totalling over 100 native British breeds who are risk of being lost.

https://www.rbst.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=e8858a03-7162-43d3-ba9c-590c3c24b75f

See below for the breed photos and a reveal of the correct answers✅

22/07/2024

The team is feeling Monday blues after a fantastic day at Driffield Show last Wednesday!

It was brilliant to see so many clients out enjoying the sunshine, we can’t wait for next year🤩

🏅Special mention to those who showed cattle and sheep in the ring, our clients had some spectacular results with many top of their classes and even some champions!🏅

Rosedene Oxford downs, Poplar Farm Valais Blacknose, Wallingfen Pedigrees, and Chris Page

15/07/2024

Congratulations to all winners at the Great Yorkshire Show last week!

🏆We love showcasing our clients passion for their breeds and stock, special mention for Rosedene Oxford downs, Poplar Farm Valais Blacknose and Harrison Spinks Farm for their wins this year 🏆

Let us know if your own show days out and successes in the comments!

See you all at Driffield on Wednesday👀

04/07/2024

Just under two weeks till the big day!

The team can’t wait to see you all at our stand, you can find us at N221 !

For further information and to buy Driffield Show advance discounted tickets visit www.driffieldshowground.co.uk

Driffield Show, Wednesday, 17th July

26/06/2024

***Update***

📞Phones now back on online📞

🚨Phones offline🚨

We’ve experienced a technical issue so our phones are currently offline, a technician is currently on site working to solve the issue. If you have any urgent emergency calls please feel free to contact the practice via email or contact the vets directly on their mobile.