Battle Flatts Avian and Exotic Services

01/11/2024

18/09/2024

On 1st December 2024 we will be hosting our annual Veterinary Health Day.

This full-day course is aimed at raptor-keepers, falconers, rehabbers and vets and vet nurses wanting some specialised training.

Further details and booking is here https://www.ncbp.co.uk/veterinary-health-course/

Featuring not one, not two - but three vets from Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic you'll spend the morning learning about the veterinary care of raptors and, after lunch (provided) you'll get the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice in the practical sessions.

Mark Naguib BVMS(Hons) Cert AVP (ZooMed) MRCVS, Gemma Graham BVMS CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS, and Hannah Tate BVM BVS MRCVS are all very experienced in caring for and treating birds.

The entire course fee is donated to Ryedale Wildlife Rehab and VulPro.

First aid kits will be available on the day

18/07/2024

Baby Season at Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic - little wild kestrel fledgling.
Brought in by Colin Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre (Falconry UK). Found by a member of the public.
Worked up by Gemma and Amber.
Off to join some others at Jean Thorpe 🪶 🦅

26/06/2024

Since you cannot check your rabbit’s teeth at home, it is important to look out for signs of dental disease.
There are many things that you can look out for that might indicate that your rabbit has some sort of dental health issue.
If you notice any of these signs, it is important that you bring your rabbit to your vet for an oral assessment as soon as possible. Stopping eating altogether is an emergency.
For more information about Dental Disease: vetcollection.co.uk/health/dental-disease-in-rabbits

26/06/2024

Flystrike happens more often in warm weather, and in rabbits who have soiled fur (often due to poor diet, obesity or arthritis).
Throughout the spring and summer rabbits must be checked twice daily and any soiled fur cleaned. If you find any sign of fly eggs or maggots you must arrange for your
rabbit to see a vet as soon as possible.
For more information about Flystrike: vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/flystrike

04/02/2024

Sooty loving some chin scratches from RVN Becky 🐹

05/01/2024

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Gemma has been awarded her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, in Zoological Medicine. This is a further qualification run by the RCVS recognising the experience, case load and expertise of a veterinary surgeon in their chosen field. The certificate is self-directed over a number of years and involves literature reviews, case reports and a case log of over 200 different cases! Before completion the individual must sit a 1 hour oral exam in front of two well-known Exotics Vets.
Gemma is now an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine! She can be found on the RCVS AVP register which is huge as there are only 61 other vets in the UK who have achieved this status!
This means she has completed more CPD with a high proportion of this in her chosen area and is actively contributing to advancing this field of study.

Congratulations Gemma!! 🎉🎉

13/12/2023

This we're talking hibernacula!
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These robust winter nests are essential for hibernating .
Made of dry leaves & vegetation, often built in hedges, log-piles or under sheds, they're surprisingly waterproof & insulated!

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A good reason to let gardens go wild!

08/12/2023

08/12/2023

08/12/2023

Falconry First Aid Day 2023 ✨️ 🦅🩺
An absolute success! A morning of lectures by Mark, Gemma and Hannah followed by lunch and afternoon practical class including gavage feeding (crop tubing), wing bandaging and administering injections. Delegates came from near and far, as well as a range of backgrounds - private falconers, private collections, zoological institutes and wildlife rehabbers.
Hosted by Charlie and his team National Centre for Birds of Prey, all time and food was given for free which means we raised almost £4000 for charity! 🤩
This money will be well received by two exceptional raptor charities - and .official

03/12/2023

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Had a super successful training day at the centre today - despite the overnight snowfall!

We have held a training course on the veterinary management of birds of prey for the last few years. Held in conjunction with Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic (the centres own vets); Mark Naguib, Gemma Graham, Hannah Tate, and vet nurses Lynne and Amber - the course trains attendants in raptor first aid, management and general care.

The whole day is a fund raising opportunity. Everyone involved in the day gives their time for free so every penny raised goes to front line conservation organisations

This year saw us raise £3840 - this will be split between VulPro in South Africa and Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation. It is so fantastic to have the opportunity to raise a good chunk of money for amazing conservation organisations like these.

The money for Vulpro has already been spent - we have a Grumbach incubator all ready to be sent out to South Africa ready to incubate Cape Griffon Vulture eggs in the next breeding season.

08/11/2023

Our vets had the BEST time at the British Veterinary Zoological Society annual conference 🦔🦜🦁
Massive well done to the conference committee (including Mark!) who organised a fantastic weekend of exotic pets, zoo medicine and wildlife health.

08/11/2023

Guess the species! 🤎🤍

04/11/2023

29/10/2023

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27/10/2023

The very aptly named Pumpkin 🎃 🌟
Just in time for Halloween, Pumpkin visited our exotics vets for a full health check, x-rays and bloods. Isn't she just beautiful!

22/10/2023